Vacation in Tagalog

“Vacation” in Tagalog translates to “Bakasyon” or “Pamamahinga”, referring to a period of time away from work or school for rest and recreation. Understanding how to express vacation-related terms in Tagalog will help you discuss travel plans, holidays, and leisure time with Filipino speakers. Let’s dive into the various ways to use “vacation” in Tagalog conversations.

[Words] = Vacation

[Definition]:

• Vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
• Noun: An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.
• Noun: A fixed holiday period between terms in schools and law courts.
• Verb: To take a vacation; to go on holiday.

[Synonyms] = Bakasyon, Pamamahinga, Holiday, Pahinga, Paglilibot, Biyahe

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Our family is planning a vacation to Boracay this summer.
• Ex1_PH: Ang aming pamilya ay nagpaplano ng bakasyon sa Boracay ngayong tag-araw.
• Ex2_EN: I need a vacation after working non-stop for three months.
• Ex2_PH: Kailangan ko ng pamamahinga pagkatapos magtrabaho nang walang tigil sa loob ng tatlong buwan.
• Ex3_EN: They spent their vacation exploring the beautiful beaches of Palawan.
• Ex3_PH: Ginugol nila ang kanilang bakasyon sa paggagala sa magagandang dalampasigan ng Palawan.
• Ex4_EN: The students are excited about their summer vacation starting next week.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga estudyante ay nasasabik sa kanilang bakasyon sa tag-araw na magsisimula sa susunod na linggo.
• Ex5_EN: We always take a vacation during the Christmas holidays to visit our relatives.
• Ex5_PH: Lagi kaming nagbakasyon tuwing Pasko upang bisitahin ang aming mga kamag-anak.