viaje misionero
/bjaxe misjoneɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "missions trip" is translated into Spanish as viaje misionero.
The phrase viaje misionero is used to describe a missions trip. In specific evangelical Christian contexts, you may also see the alternative phrase viaje de misiones.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase viaje misionero is composed of viaje (trip) and misionero (missionary or missionary-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "missions trips" in the plural, use viajes misioneros. In this form, both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
Did you know?
- The word viaje is a linguistic sibling to the Spanish word viático, which refers to a travel allowance or a final sacrament given to the dying.
- A viaje misionero often includes a 'testimonio' or a formal public sharing of experiences upon returning to the home community.
- The suffix -ero in misionero is the same one used for many Spanish professions, such as panadero for 'baker' or cartero for 'mail carrier'.
Examples in context
- Nuestro grupo está organizando un viaje misionero a Guatemala este verano.Our group is organizing a missions trip to Guatemala this summer.
- La iglesia patrocinará una excursión misional a México para colaborar con las comunidades más necesitadas.The church will sponsor a missions trip to Mexico to collaborate with the most vulnerable communities.
- Algunos de nuestros jóvenes están planeando una excursión misionera a Colombia para ayudar en proyectos comunitarios.Some of our youth are planning a missions trip to Colombia to assist with community projects.
- El viaje misionero fue una experiencia increíble.The missions trip was an incredible experience.
- Estamos planeando un viaje misionero para el verano.We are planning a missions trip for the summer.
- ¿Te gustaría participar en nuestro viaje misionero?Would you like to participate in our missions trip?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about church activities in a cafe.
- ElenaMateo, ¿vas a ir al viaje misionero?Mateo, are you going on the missions trip?
- MateoSí, Elena, ya tengo mi maleta lista.Yes, Elena, I already have my suitcase ready.
- ElenaQué bueno, es un viaje misionero muy importante.That's good, it is a very important missions trip.
- MateoEstoy muy emocionado por ayudar allá.I am very excited to help there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries misionero, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
