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grand tour

/ɡrænd tʊər/

Traducción: Viaje tradicional por Europa, especialmente por Francia, Italia y Alemania, emprendido por jóvenes aristócratas o personas adineradas como parte de su educación en los siglos XVII al XIX. En el uso moderno también puede referirse a cualquier visita extensa o exhaustiva a un lugar u objeto.

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/ɡrænd tʊər/C1formal
  • esViaje tradicional por Europa, especialmente por Francia, Italia y Alemania, emprendido por jóvenes aristócratas o personas adineradas como parte de su educación en los siglos XVII al XIX. En el uso moderno también puede referirse a cualquier visita extensa o exhaustiva a un lugar u objeto.

A traditional journey through Europe, especially France, Italy, and Germany, undertaken by young aristocrats or wealthy individuals as part of their education in the 17th–19th centuries. In modern usage, it can also refer to any extensive or comprehensive tour of a place or facility.

  1. Historical European journeyC1formalbritish

    A traditional journey through Europe, especially France, Italy, and Germany, undertaken by young aristocrats or wealthy individuals as part of their education.

    esGran Tour

    • In the 18th century, many young English gentlemen completed the Grand Tour.
    • His Grand Tour included visits to Paris, Rome, and Venice.
    • The Grand Tour was considered essential for a proper education.
  2. Comprehensive tourB2informal

    A thorough or extensive tour of a place, building, or area.

    esgran gira

    • The guide gave us the grand tour of the museum.
    • We took a grand tour of the entire city in one day.
    • The real estate agent offered a grand tour of the mansion.