Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viaje | /biˈaxe/ /ˈbjaxe/ |
masculine |
| jornada | /xoɾˈnada/ | feminine |
| viajata | /bjaxata/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, feminine |
| trayecto | /tɾaˈʝeɡto/ | masculine |
| singladura | /sinɡlaˈduɾa/ | feminine |
| asengladura | /asenɡladuɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
Spanish uses different words for journey depending on the specific nature of the movement. While viaje is the general term for a trip or voyage, other terms specify the type of travel, such as the route taken, the time spent or the nautical context.
Which one should you use?
viaje is the general term for a trip or journey. In contrast, trayecto refers specifically to a route, a segment or the distance of a single leg of a journey. If you are measuring a journey by the time spent or by days, use jornada, which can also mean a workday. For a specialized nautical context regarding a leg of a sea voyage, use singladura.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more formal tone that emphasizes an adventurous or challenging journey, you can use travesía. If the journey has religious or spiritual significance, the formal term is peregrinación. In a highly technical maritime setting, singladura is used. viajata is a colloquial form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
viaje is a masculine noun and must be used with masculine articles such as el or un. jornada is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈaxe/
Did you know?
- While viaje is the standard word today, it was actually borrowed into Spanish from the Catalan word viatge.
- The term singladura specifically refers to the distance a ship sails in a single 24-hour period.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tal el viaje?How was the journey?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's trip using viaje.Tatoeba #6768786 by arh, translation #13723257 by glossboss
- El viaje fue corto.It was a brief journey.This sentence is useful for describing the duration of a journey using viaje.Tatoeba #1502019 by hayastan, translation #1992947 by zahurdias
- Fue un largo viaje.It was a long journey.This sentence is useful for describing the length of a journey using viaje.Tatoeba #13464157 by Seael, translation #2744951 by sharptoothed
- Tengo planeado hacer un viaje a Sudamérica el próximo año.I'm planning a trip to South America next year.
- Caminar por el desierto fue una travesía inolvidable.Walking through the desert was an unforgettable journey.
- Mi abuela hizo una peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela.My grandmother made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
- Recorrimos el tramo final del viaje en tren.We covered the final stretch of the journey by train.
- Este verano vamos a hacer una ruta por varios pueblos medievales.This summer, we are going to embark on a journey through several medieval towns.
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- María¿Estás listo para el viaje?Are you ready for the trip?
- MateoSí, estoy muy emocionado por el viaje.Yes, I am very excited about the trip.
- MaríaYo también, será un viaje increíble.Me too, it will be an incredible trip.
- MateoTenemos que comprar las maletas hoy.We have to buy the suitcases today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “journey” translations and entries viaje, jornada, viajata, trayecto, singladura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jornada, trayecto, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
