buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
buon viaggio is the Italian phrase for happy travels.
The most common and straightforward way to say 'Happy Travels' in Italian is buon viaggio. You can also use expanded versions such as Buon Viaggio, Amico Mio! to say 'Happy travels, my friend!' or Divertiti e Buon Viaggio! to mean 'Have fun and happy travels!'
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buon (good) and viaggio (journey/trip).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buon is the truncated form of buono used before a masculine noun starting with a consonant. If the type of travel is feminine, such as a cruise (crociera), the adjective must change to the feminine form buona (e.g., buona crociera). To express 'happy travels' in the plural, both the adjective and the noun must be pluralized to buoni viaggi.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/', 'syllables': 3, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 3'}
Did you know?
- While buon viaggio is used for trips, the related word viatico in Italian refers specifically to the final Eucharist given to a person who is dying to help them on their last journey.
- The term viaggio did not come directly from Latin into Italian, but was borrowed from Old Occitan and Old French before settling into the Italian language.
- While English speakers often distinguish between a 'journey' and a 'trip', the Italian word viaggio can flexibly cover both concepts depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Signore Rossi, le auguro un buon viaggio. Torni presto!Mr. Rossi, I wish you a safe journey. Come back soon!
- Caro amico, tanti auguri per il tuo viaggio in Italia! Goditi ogni momento.Dear friend, best wishes for your trip to Italy! Enjoy every moment.
- Ciao Marco! Buon viaggio, amico mio! Tienimi aggiornato con le tue avventure.Hi Marco! Happy travels, my friend! Keep me updated with your adventures.
- Ciao Giulia! Divertiti e buon viaggio! Porta a casa tanti bei ricordi!Hi Giulia! Have fun and happy travels! Bring back lots of wonderful memories!
- Buon viaggio, divertiti!Have a good trip, have fun!
- Buon viaggio per le vacanze!Happy travels for the holidays!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a happy journey.
- Buon viaggio a tutti voi!Happy travels to all of you!
Example conversation
Sofia is leaving for a trip at the airport.
- FrancescoHai preso tutti i documenti?Did you bring all your documents?
- SofiaSì, sono pronta. Grazie, Francesco.Yes, I am ready. Thanks, Francesco.
- FrancescoAllora, buon viaggio, Sofia!Well, happy travels, Sofia!
- SofiaGrazie mille, a presto!Thanks a lot, 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.
