safari
/saˈfaɾi/masculine
The English word safari translates to Spanish as safari.
The term refers to a trip into any undeveloped area.
Meaning: a trip into any undeveloped area (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the specific phrase safari fotográfico is used to denote a photographic safari. In Argentina, the term cacería fotográfica is sometimes used to specify a photographic safari.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of safari is los safaris.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈfaɾi/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word safari is borrowed from the Swahili word for 'journey', which in turn comes from the Arabic word safar.
- In Spain, a safari can sometimes refer to a specific type of urban tour or a themed 'city safari' where participants look for architectural landmarks rather than wildlife.
- In high-end Spanish fashion and branding, the word safari is often used to sell a specific style of clothing, such as the 'safari jacket', to evoke luxury and exploration.
Examples in context
- ¡Estoy emocionado por el safari en Sudáfrica! Será una experiencia increíble.I'm excited about the safari in South Africa! It will be an incredible experience.
- El safari será muy emocionante.The safari will be very exciting.
- Reservamos un safari en África.We booked a safari in Africa.
- ¿Prefieres un safari fotográfico?Do you prefer a photo safari?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are planning a vacation.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿te gustaría ir de safari?Daniel, would you like to go on a safari?
- DanielSí, me parece una idea genial.Yes, I think that is a great idea.
- ElenaBusquemos un safari guiado en Kenia.Let's look for a guided safari in Kenya.
- DanielPerfecto, yo busco los precios ahora.Perfect, I will look for the prices now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safari” translations and entries safari, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries safari, CC BY-SA 4.0.
