Buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The English phrase "have a nice trip" is translated into Italian as Buon viaggio.
Buon viaggio! is a common way to say "Have a nice trip!" in Italian. It is used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Good 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.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1 of 3 syllable.
When do people say it?
If the person you are speaking to is also about to travel, a common response is Grazie, anche a te (informal) or Grazie, anche a Lei (formal) to say "Thanks, to you too".
Did you know?
- The word viaggio was not taken directly from Latin, but was borrowed into Italian from Old Occitan viatge and Old French viage.
- While Buon viaggio is for general travel, Italians use Buon cammino for spiritual or symbolic journeys, such as the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
- The Italian viaggio is used for any distance, whether it is a short drive to the next town or a flight across the ocean.
Examples in context
- Sei pronto ad affrontare questo viaggio? Buon viaggio!Are you ready to embark on this journey? Have a nice trip!
- Non vediamo l'ora di sentirti raccontare le tue esperienze! Buon viaggio, torna presto!We can't wait to hear about your experiences! Have a nice trip, come back soon!
- Buon viaggio, a presto!Have a nice trip, see you soon!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a nice trip.
Example conversation
Alessandro is leaving for a vacation at the airport.
- GiuliaAllora, sei pronto per la partenza?So, are you ready to depart?
- AlessandroSì, ho già il passaporto in mano.Yes, I already have my passport in hand.
- GiuliaBuon viaggio, Alessandro!Have a nice trip, Alessandro!
- AlessandroGrazie mille, Giulia!Thanks a lot, Giulia!
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.
