To be lounging or lying around doing absolutely nothing. It describes the act of being lazy and idling just for the sake of it, even when you are not tired.
A: "And what are you going to do on your vacation?" B: "Nothing, just stay echado watching TV."
A quick getaway or short weekend trip taken to de-stress and break the daily work routine (in Argentina, these are common trips to nearby coastal or rural towns).
On Friday we leave work, grab the car, hit the road, and take an escapada to Mar de las Pampas.
To lie down and cover your entire body with sand at the beach, mimicking the process of breading a cutlet. (A milanesa is a traditional Argentine breaded meat dish).
When I go on vacation, the first thing I will do is go to the beach to hacerse milanesa.
A tourist town in Aragua State known for its German heritage. Founded by immigrants, it features traditional architecture and food from the Black Forest region (it is a popular weekend getaway due to its cool climate).
La Colonia Tovar is super cold in December. The best time to go to La Colonia Tovar is in October.