buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The English phrase "happy trip" is translated into Italian as buon viaggio.
This phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of buon (good) and viaggio (trip/journey).
Which one should you use?
While English uses "happy" to express this sentiment, Italian uses buon (good) to convey the same wish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buon is the truncated form of buono, used here because it precedes a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. The phrase has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, it is common to say buon viaggio not only to people leaving on a trip but also to those starting a new phase of life, such as a new career or marriage.
- The Italian word viaggio has a unique linguistic doublet, viatico, which is used specifically to refer to the 'final journey' of a person's life or their spiritual preparations.
- The English word 'voyage' and the Italian viaggio both share a common ancestor in the Latin term viāticum, which originally described the provisions or money prepared for a traveler.
Examples in context
- Buon viaggio, divertiti!Have a good trip, have fun!
- Buon viaggio, ci vediamo presto!Have a happy trip, see you soon!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a happy trip.
- Buon viaggio a tutti voi!Have a happy trip, everyone!
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are at the train station saying goodbye.
- LorenzoIl treno sta arrivando, Giulia.The train is arriving, Giulia.
- GiuliaSì, devo andare ora.Yes, I have to go now.
- LorenzoBuon viaggio, amore mio!Have a happy trip, my love!
- GiuliaGrazie, Lorenzo, a presto!Thank you, Lorenzo, 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.
