nuevo viaje
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The English phrase "new journey" is translated into Spanish as nuevo viaje.
nuevo viaje is used to describe a new trip or a metaphorical fresh start in life. While the word viaje literally means "trip," it is the standard way in Spanish to express the concept of a metaphorical "journey" or a "new chapter."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase nuevo viaje literally translates to "new trip."
Which one should you use?
If you want to describe the journey specifically as a new stage or chapter in life, you may use Nueva Etapa instead. If you choose to use the word aventura (adventure) instead of viaje you must use the feminine form nueva aventura.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you use the word aventura (adventure) instead of viaje, the adjective nuevo must change to the feminine form nueva to match the gender.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word viático is a 'doublet' of viaje, as both come from the same Latin root. However, while viaje means 'trip', viático now refers to a religious rite given to the dying.
- The word viaje originates from the Latin viāticum, which specifically referred to the money or provisions provided for a traveler.
- While nuevo viaje describes a journey, the word viaje is a linguistic relative of the English word 'way' through the Latin via, meaning 'road' or 'path'.
Examples in context
- Este es un nuevo viaje para mí.This is a new journey for me.
- Deseo un nuevo viaje lleno de aventuras.I wish for a new journey full of adventures.
- Tu nuevo viaje comenzará mañana.Your new journey will begin tomorrow.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about María moving to a new city.
- MaríaMe mudo a Madrid el lunes.I am moving to Madrid on Monday.
- Mateo¡Qué emocionante! Es un nuevo viaje.How exciting! It is a new journey.
- MaríaSí, tengo un poco de miedo.Yes, I am a little afraid.
- MateoTodo saldrá bien, María.Everything will go well, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nuevo, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
