Buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The Italian way to say "enjoy your trip" is Buon viaggio.
Buon viaggio is a phrase used to wish someone a pleasant journey as they depart. While it literally means "good trip", it functions as a way to tell someone to enjoy their travel.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Good trip".
Which one should you use?
While Buon viaggio focuses on the journey itself, Buon divertimento is used if you want to wish someone a good time during their activities at the destination. The phrase Divertiti! is an informal way to say "enjoy yourself."
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Buon viaggio, the adjective buon is the truncated form of buono used before a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
A common response to Buon viaggio when the person being addressed is also traveling is Grazie, anche a te! (informal) or Grazie, anche a Lei! (formal) to mean "Thanks, you too!"
Did you know?
- The root of viaggio comes from the Latin viāticum, which originally described the money or provisions provided to a traveler for their journey.
- While Buon viaggio is used for the trip, Italians use Buon cammino specifically for pilgrimages or long journeys on foot, such as the famous Way of St. James.
- In Italian culture, wishing someone Buon viaggio can be accompanied by a gesture of touching the shoulder or a light hug, depending on the level of intimacy.
Examples in context
- Buon viaggio!Enjoy your trip!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a pleasant journey.
- Buon viaggio a tutti voi!Have a great trip, everyone!
Example conversation
Martina is at the airport leaving for a vacation.
- MatteoCiao Martina, buon viaggio!Bye Martina, enjoy your trip!
- MartinaGrazie mille, Matteo!Thanks a lot, Matteo!
- MatteoMandami un messaggio quando arrivi.Send me a message when you arrive.
- MartinaLo farò, a presto!I will, see you soon!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buon, viaggio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries viaggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
