me gusta viajar
/me ɡusta bjaxaɾ/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I like to travel" is expressed as me gusta viajar.
This phrase is used to express that someone enjoys visiting different places. If you want to express a stronger level of enjoyment, you can use me encanta viajar, which translates to "I love to travel".
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me gusta viajar translates to "to me it is pleasing to travel".
Which one should you use?
You might use Adoro viajar to say "I adore traveling" in informal settings or the more formal Encuentro placer en viajar to say "I find pleasure in traveling".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, a casual way to express that you really like to travel is Me copa viajar.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb viajar, you use me gusta viajar. However, if you change the object to the plural noun viajes (trips/travels), the verb must change to me gustan los viajes.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta bjaxaɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto viajar.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, Spanish speakers use the verb viajar metaphorically to describe a 'trip' or 'journey' induced by drugs, similar to the English 'tripping'.
- While 'viajar' is the standard verb, in some parts of the Spanish-speaking world, people might use the word turistear to describe traveling specifically for leisure or sightseeing.
- The verb viajar is a close relative of the English word 'way'. Both stem from the same Proto-Indo-European root that refers to a path or a road.
Examples in context
- Me gusta viajar solo.I like to travel by myself.This sentence shows how to specify traveling alone using me gusta viajar.Tatoeba #540338 by Shishir, translation #27643 by CK
- Me gusta viajar en tren.I like to travel by train.This sentence shows how to specify traveling by train using me gusta viajar.Tatoeba #1053832 by Shishir, translation #262276 by CK
- Me gusta viajar en barco.I like to travel by ship.This sentence shows how to specify traveling by ship using me gusta viajar.Tatoeba #9963542 by manufrutos, translation #3625030 by karloelkebekio
- Me gusta viajar porque aprendo de diferentes culturas.I like to travel because I learn from different cultures.
- Me gusta viajar porque conozco gente increíble.I like to travel because I meet incredible people.
- Me encanta viajar y descubrir paisajes impresionantes.I love to travel and discover breathtaking landscapes.
- Adoro viajar con mi familia y crear recuerdos inolvidables.I adore traveling with my family and creating unforgettable memories.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- María¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?What do you do in your free time?
- JavierMe gusta viajar y conocer lugares nuevos.I like to travel and get to know new places.
- María¡Qué bien! A mí también me gusta viajar.That's great! I like to travel too.
- JavierEntonces, deberíamos planear un viaje juntos.Then, we should plan a trip together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, viajar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
