hacer senderismo
/aθeɾ sendeɾismo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, backpacking is expressed as hacer senderismo.
The phrase refers to the activity of hiking and camping overnight in the backcountry while carrying your gear in a backpack. When planning such trips, you might encounter related terms such as aventura (adventure), explorar (to explore), ruta (route), destino (destination) and excursión (excursion). Practical aspects of the activity involve a mapa (map), a presupuesto (budget) and finding alojamiento (accommodation).
Meaning: hiking and camping overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeɾ sendeɾismo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word mochilero can refer to a budget traveler who spends months visiting different countries, even if they never set foot on a mountain trail.
- If you are traveling through mountain regions in South America, you might hear people talk about 'trekking' instead of 'senderismo'. In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, the English loanword is actually more common for rugged backcountry trips.
- The verb hacer in hacer senderismo evolved from the Old Spanish word fazer, which came directly from the Latin facere.
Examples in context
- Este verano quiero mochilear por Sudamérica.This summer, I want to go backpacking in South America.
- Disfruto mucho viajar con mochila y vivir nuevas experiencias.I really enjoy backpacking and living new experiences.
- ¿Conocen algún grupo de mochileros en esta ciudad?Do you know any backpacking groups in this city?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar otros mochileros para compartir historias de viaje?Where can I find other backpackers to share travel stories?
- ¿Cuál es la mejor ruta para mochilear en esta región?What's the best backpacking route in this region?
- Me encantaría aprender más sobre la cultura local durante mi viaje de mochilero.I would love to learn more about the local culture during my backpacking trip.
- ¡Disfruta de tu aventura como mochilero!Enjoy your backpacking adventure!
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are planning a trip to a national park.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿te gustaría hacer senderismo este verano?Lucía, would you like to go backpacking this summer?
- LucíaSí, me encanta dormir bajo las estrellas.Yes, I love sleeping under the stars.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo puedo llevar la tienda de campaña.Perfect, I can carry the tent.
- LucíaGenial, entonces preparemos todo el equipo.Great, then let's prepare all the gear.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hacer, senderismo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
