Buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
To say "have a great trip" in Italian, use Buon viaggio.
Buon viaggio translates to "good trip" and is used to wish someone a great trip as they depart. While it literally means "good trip," it is commonly used as an exclamation with an implied verb, similar to saying "Have a nice trip!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buon (good) and the noun viaggio (trip or journey).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective buono is truncated to buon because it precedes a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
If the person you are speaking to is also traveling, a common response is Grazie, anche a te! informally or Grazie, anche a Lei! formally.
Did you know?
- The term viaggio was borrowed into Italian from Old Occitan viatge and Old French viage before it evolved into its modern form.
- While Buon viaggio is the standard wish, Italians use Buon cammino specifically for someone embarking on a pilgrimage or a spiritual walk.
- The Italian word viatico is a direct sibling to viaggio but refers specifically to the food or provisions provided for a journey.
Examples in context
- Buon viaggio in Italia!Have a great trip to Italy!
- Buon viaggio e buon divertimento!Have a great trip and have fun!
- Buon viaggio, a presto!Have a great trip, see you soon!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a great trip.
- Buon viaggio in montagna!Have a great trip to the mountains!
Example conversation
Matteo is seeing Martina off at the train station.
- MatteoIl treno sta arrivando.The train is arriving.
- MartinaSì, devo andare ora. Ciao, Matteo!Yes, I have to go now. Bye, Matteo!
- MatteoBuon viaggio, Martina!Have a great trip, Martina!
- MartinaGrazie mille!Thanks a lot!
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.
