buen viaje
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
The Spanish phrase for "have a good trip" is buen viaje.
The phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant journey when they are leaving. While the English version is a full sentence, the Spanish equivalent is often used as a standalone noun phrase to express the same sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase buen viaje is composed of the adjective buen (good) and the noun viaje (trip/journey).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may also hear Que vaya bien to mean "may it go well" when wishing someone a good trip.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase buen viaje, the adjective bueno is shortened to buen because it precedes a masculine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
When do people say it?
To wish someone a good trip informally, you might also say Que lo pases bien, which means "have a good time".
Did you know?
- While viaje means 'trip', it shares a root with viático, a term used in the Catholic Church to describe the final Eucharist given to a dying person for their 'journey' to the afterlife.
- The Spanish word viaje was actually borrowed from the Catalan word viatge.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone buen viaje is often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek or a hug, regardless of the gender of the people involved.
Examples in context
- ¿Tuvo un buen viaje?Did you have a good trip?This sentence is useful for asking if someone had a buen viaje.Tatoeba #1698582 by marcelostockle, translation #5442691 by tabular
- Espero que tengas un buen viaje.I hope you have a good trip.This sentence is useful for expressing the hope that someone has a buen viaje.Tatoeba #2945765 by hayastan, translation #435205 by CM
- ¿Cómo estás? ¿Has tenido un buen viaje?How are you? Did you have a good trip?Tatoeba #2882 by Shishir, translation #1716 by CK
- Que tengas un excelente viaje y disfrutes de tus días en la playaHave an excellent trip and enjoy your days at the beach
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is seeing Elena off at the airport.
- JavierTu avión sale pronto, Elena.Your plane leaves soon, Elena.
- ElenaSí, ya casi es hora de irme.Yes, it is almost time for me to go.
- Javier¡Buen viaje, espero que lo disfrutes!Have a good trip, I hope you enjoy it!
- Elena¡Muchas gracias, Javier!Thank you very much, Javier!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry buen viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buen, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
