A1 Collocation Neutral

Dar um passeio de carro

To go for a drive

Meaning

To take a leisurely trip by car.

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Cultural Background

Driving is a major social activity. 'Dar um rolê' is a very common slang variation. People often say 'dar uma volta' to mean a walk or a drive, context clarifies.

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Use the diminutive

Saying 'dar uma voltinha de carro' sounds very friendly and native.

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Don't use for work

Never say you are 'dando um passeio' to a meeting; it sounds like you are slacking off.

Meaning

To take a leisurely trip by car.

🎯

Use the diminutive

Saying 'dar uma voltinha de carro' sounds very friendly and native.

⚠️

Don't use for work

Never say you are 'dando um passeio' to a meeting; it sounds like you are slacking off.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

Eu vou ____ um passeio de carro.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar

The idiom is 'dar um passeio'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Eu vou ____ um passeio de carro.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dar

The idiom is 'dar um passeio'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, it is specific to cars.

No, it is neutral/casual.

Related Phrases

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Dar uma volta

synonym

To take a walk or a turn.

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Dar um rolê

similar

To hang out/go for a ride.

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