Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viaje de ida y vuelta | /bjaxe de ida i bwelta/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| periplo | /peˈɾiplo/ | masculine |
| viaje redondo | /bjaxe ɾedondo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| viaje con retorno | /bjaxe kon ɾetoɾno/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location. A common way to express this concept is the phrase ida y vuelta. If you are specifically talking about a round trip ticket, you can say billete de ida y vuelta or boleto de ida y vuelta.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase viaje de ida y vuelta literally translates to 'trip of going and returning'.
Which one should you use?
Use ida y vuelta for a round trip, whereas solo ida is used for a one-way trip.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, the term boleto de ida y vuelta is used to refer to a round trip ticket instead of billete de ida y vuelta.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided, including viaje de ida y vuelta, periplo, viaje redondo and viaje con retorno, are masculine nouns.
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Examples in context
- Me gustaría reservar un boleto de avión ida y vueltaI would like to book a round trip flight
- Necesito un boleto de avión para un viaje redondoI need a round trip ticket
- Voy a comprar boletos de avión de ida y vuelta para nuestro próximo viajeI'm going to buy round trip plane tickets for our next trip
- El viaje de ida y vuelta es muy caro.The round trip is very expensive.
- Compré un viaje de ida y vuelta a Madrid.I bought a round trip to Madrid.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- Elena¿Quieres un viaje de ida y vuelta?Do you want a round trip?
- MateoSí, Elena, prefiero un viaje de ida y vuelta.Yes, Elena, I prefer a round trip.
- ElenaEstá bien, Mateo, lo reservaré ahora.Okay, Mateo, I will book it now.
- MateoGracias, eres muy amable.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “round trip” translations and entries periplo, 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 de, ida, periplo, redondo, viaje, vuelta, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
