fare le vacanze di Ferragosto

/ˈfare le vaˈkantse di ferˈɡosto/
phraseIntermediate to take a summer vacation around Ferragosto
informal

To take a summer vacation around the Italian public holiday of Ferragosto (August 15th), often involving travel or time off work.

Molti italiani fanno le vacanze di Ferragosto al mare.

Many Italians take their Ferragosto vacation at the beach.

Abbiamo prenotato un viaggio per fare le vacanze di Ferragosto.

We booked a trip for our Ferragosto vacation.

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Ferragosto is a traditional Italian holiday celebrated on August 15th, often associated with summer vacations and family gatherings.

Related Phrases

andare in vacanzaphrase
to go on vacation
prendere le feriephrase
to take time off work

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

Ferragosto is a significant holiday in Italy, and many businesses close, making it a popular time for travel.

Gold Rule

Usage

This phrase is commonly used to describe summer vacations taken around August 15th.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'Ferragosto', the Italian public holiday on August 15th, and 'fare le vacanze', meaning 'to take a vacation'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase specifically refers to vacations taken around the Ferragosto holiday, which is a major travel period in Italy.

Word Breakdown

fare
to do
verb
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le vacanze
the vacation
noun
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di Ferragosto
of Ferragosto
prepositional phrase
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese