buon viaggio
/ˈbwɔn viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
To say "have a wonderful trip" in Italian, use buon viaggio.
buon viaggio is a phrase used to wish someone a pleasant journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good trip".
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often include a verb like "have", it is more common and natural in Italian to use the shorter version buon viaggio.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase buon viaggio, the word buon is the truncated form of buono used because it precedes a masculine noun starting with a consonant.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbwɔn viˈad.dʒo/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word viaggio did not come directly from Latin, but was borrowed into Italian from Old French and Old Occitan.
- While buon viaggio is used for any trip, Italians use the phrase buon cammino specifically for people walking a pilgrimage, such as the Way of St. James.
- In some Italian regions, buon cammino can be used as a general wish for a 'good path' in life, not just for physical travel.
Examples in context
- Divertiti e fai un viaggio incredibile!Have fun and have an amazing trip!
- Buon viaggio, divertiti!Have a good trip, have fun!
- Buon viaggio, divertiti tanto!Have a wonderful trip, have lots of fun!
- Ti auguro un buon viaggio.I wish you a wonderful trip.
Example conversation
Lorenzo is leaving for a vacation at the airport.
- GiuliaLorenzo, buon viaggio!Lorenzo, have a wonderful trip!
- LorenzoGrazie mille, Giulia.Thanks a lot, Giulia.
- GiuliaMandami delle foto, per favore.Send me some photos, please.
- LorenzoCertamente, a presto!Certainly, see you soon!
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.
