viaggio
/viˈad.d͡ʒo/
The English word 'journey' is translated into Italian as viaggio.
viaggio is a noun meaning a trip or a voyage. You can also use the word percorso to refer to a journey when you are specifically talking about a route.
Meaning: trip, a voyage (noun)
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form viaggetto can be used to convey the sense of a small or short trip. Additionally, the related verb viaggiare means to travel, to make a trip or voyage.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of viaggio is viaggi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /viˈad.dʒo/.
When do people say it?
When someone is departing, the standard way to wish them a good journey or a safe trip is to say buon viaggio.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the term viaticum exists as viatico. While viaggio became the general word for 'journey', viatico evolved into a specific religious term for the final Eucharist given to a dying person to sustain them on their final journey.
- While buon viaggio is the standard wish for a traveler, Italians might use the more specific buon cammino if the journey is a pilgrimage, such as the famous walk to Santiago de Compostela.
- The word viaggio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'voyage', both tracing back to the Latin word via, which means 'road' or 'path'.
Examples in context
- È un lungo viaggio.It's a long journey.This sentence is useful for describing the length of a viaggio.Tatoeba #5692460 by Guybrush88, translation #4500737 by CK
- Fai un buon viaggio!Have a good journey!This sentence shows how to use the phrase to wish someone a good viaggio.Tatoeba #3139565 by Guybrush88, translation #871495 by shekitten
- Il viaggio era breve.The journey was brief.This sentence is useful for describing the duration of a viaggio.Tatoeba #4484771 by Guybrush88, translation #1992948 by zahurdias
- Ho programmato un viaggio in Italia per le vacanze estive.I have planned a trip to Italy for the summer holidays.
- Il viaggio di lavoro dura solo una settimana.The business trip lasts only one week.
- Andiamo in gita al lago domani.We are going on a trip to the lake tomorrow.
- Le gite in montagna sono sempre entusiasmanti!Trips to the mountains are always exciting!
- Sto facendo un viaggetto in treno per visitare mia nonna.I'm taking a little trip by train to visit my grandmother.
- Abbiamo organizzato un viaggetto in camper lungo le coste italiane.We've planned a little trip along the Italian coasts with a camper.
- Il percorso attraverso i monti è stato faticoso ma spettacolare.The journey through the mountains was challenging but spectacular.
- Devo ancora decidere il percorso del mio viaggio in bicicletta.I still need to decide the route for my bike trip.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo is telling Giulia about his recent travels.
- GiuliaLorenzo, com'è andato il tuo viaggio?Lorenzo, how was your trip?
- LorenzoIl viaggio è stato molto divertente.The journey was very fun.
- GiuliaHai visto posti bellissimi?Did you see beautiful places?
- LorenzoSì, è stato un viaggio incredibile.Yes, it was an incredible trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “journey” translations and entries viaggio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries viaggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
