buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The Italian phrase for "have a safe trip" is buon viaggio.
buon viaggio! is the most common and versatile way to wish someone a safe trip in Italian.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good trip".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase buon viaggio, the adjective buon is the truncated form of buono used before a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
If you wish someone buon viaggio and they are also traveling, a common response is Grazie, anche a te! (Thanks, you too!).
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'viaticum' is viatico, a doublet of viaggio that refers specifically to the Eucharist given to a person who is dying.
- In Italian, viaggio can describe both the act of traveling and the specific trip itself, but it is also used in the phrase viaggio di nozze for a honeymoon.
- The Italian word viaggio is a close relative of the English word 'voyage'. Both descend from the Latin viāticum, which described the money or provisions needed for a journey.
Examples in context
- Buon viaggio! Mi raccomando, fai attenzione alla strada e torna presto!Good trip! Please be careful on the road and come back soon!
- Buon viaggio, ci vediamo presto!Have a safe trip, see you soon!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a safe trip.
- Buon viaggio a tutti voi!Have a safe trip to all of you!
Example conversation
At the train station, Giulia is seeing Alessandro off.
- GiuliaIl treno sta arrivando.The train is arriving.
- AlessandroDevo andare ora, a presto!I have to go now, see you soon!
- GiuliaBuon viaggio, Alessandro!Have a safe 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.
