How to Say "extended holiday" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “extended holiday” is “puente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1neutral/informal
official holiday extension
Examples
Como el jueves es festivo, tenemos un puente de cuatro días.
Since Thursday is a public holiday, we have a four-day long weekend.
Vamos a aprovechar el puente para visitar a mis abuelos.
We are going to make the most of the long weekend to visit my grandparents.
The Idea of 'Bridging' Time
This meaning refers to taking the day (or days) that connect a public holiday to the nearest weekend, essentially 'bridging' the gap to create a longer vacation.
Translating Time Literally
Mistake: “Do not translate 'bridge' literally when talking about time off; use 'long weekend' or 'extended holiday'.”
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