buen viaje
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
The English phrase 'God speed' can be translated into Spanish as buen viaje.
buen viaje is the standard, everyday way to wish someone a safe journey in Spanish. While 'God speed' has a slightly archaic or poetic tone in English, buen viaje is the standard, everyday way to wish someone a safe journey in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase buen viaje literally translates to 'good trip'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a separate word viático which shares the same root as viaje but now refers specifically to the Eucharist given to dying people.
- The word viaje did not come directly from Latin into Spanish, but was instead borrowed from the Catalan word viatge.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone is leaving on a long trip, it is common to respond to buen viaje with ¡que te vaya bien!, which means 'may it go well for you'.
Examples in context
- Estoy seguro de que tendrás éxito en tu nueva aventura profesional. Que Dios te acompañe.I'm confident you will succeed in your new professional venture. May God be with you.
- Me alegra verte tan feliz. Que te vaya bien en tu nuevo trabajo.I'm glad to see you so happy. May things go well for you in your new job.
- Espero que tu viaje sea seguro. Que te acompañe la Virgen.I hope your journey is safe. May the Virgin accompany you.
- ¡Buen viaje a casa!Have a safe trip home!
- Te deseo un buen viaje.I wish you a good trip.
- ¡Buen viaje y mucha suerte!Safe travels and good luck!
Example conversation
Daniel is seeing Lucía off at the airport before her flight.
- Daniel¡Buen viaje, Lucía!Safe travels, Lucía!
- LucíaGracias, Daniel. Nos vemos pronto.Thanks, Daniel. See you soon.
- DanielEscríbeme cuando llegues.Text me when you arrive.
- LucíaLo haré, adiós.I will, goodbye.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry buen viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
