buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
buon viaggio is the Italian way to say "have a good journey".
buon viaggio is the standard phrase used to wish someone a pleasant trip. It is often used as an elliptical expression, meaning the verb is implied.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buon (good) and the noun 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 or certain other sounds to facilitate pronunciation.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While buon viaggio is for travel, Italians use buon cammino specifically for those embarking on a pilgrimage, such as the Way of Saint James.
- The historical root of the word, viāticum, did not just mean the journey itself, but specifically the food or money provided to a traveler for the road.
- The word viaggio entered Italian through Old Occitan and Old French before arriving in its current form.
Examples in context
- Fai un buon viaggio!Have a good journey!Tatoeba #3139565 by Guybrush88, translation #871495 by shekitten
- Buon viaggio, signor Rossi. Auguri per il suo viaggio e torni presto!Have a good journey, Mr. Rossi. Best wishes for your journey, and come back soon!
- Buon viaggio, Sara! Divertiti tantissimo e fai molte foto!Have a good journey, Sara! Have a blast and take lots of pictures!
- Buon viaggio a tutti!Have a good journey, everyone!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a good journey.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At the train station as Alessandro prepares to leave.
- SofiaIl treno sta per partire, Alessandro.The train is about to leave, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSì, devo andare adesso.Yes, I have to go now.
- SofiaBuon viaggio, caro!Have a good journey, dear!
- AlessandroGrazie mille, Sofia.Thanks a lot, Sofia.
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
