Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| que tengás un viaje seguro | /ke tenɡas un bjaxe seɡuɾo/ (from spelling rules) | singular |
| que tengáis un viaje seguro | /ke tenɡais un bjaxe seɡuɾo/ (from spelling rules) | plural |
This phrase is used to wish someone a safe trip or 'bon voyage'. While que tengás un viaje seguro is a direct way to express this, many speakers also use the shorter and more common expression ¡Buen viaje! to mean 'Have a good trip!'
Which one should you use?
The phrase que tengás un viaje seguro is the singular form used when addressing one person, while que tengáis un viaje seguro is the plural form used for a group. In Spain, you should use que tengáis un viaje seguro when addressing a group of people.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, que tengas un viaje seguro is used to mean 'have a safe trip' and que tengas un buen vuelo is used specifically to mean 'have a good flight'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form que tengáis un viaje seguro is used to mean 'may you (plural) have a safe trip' when addressing multiple people in Spain.
Did you know?
- While seguro means 'safe' in this phrase, it is also the most common Spanish word for 'insurance', as both concepts relate to the idea of security.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, wishing someone a 'safe trip' is often accompanied by a warm embrace or a kiss on the cheek rather than a handshake.
- The word viaje is actually a linguistic traveler itself, having been borrowed from the Catalan word viatge.
Examples in context
- María, que tengas un buen viaje a Madrid. Llámame cuando llegues.María, have a good trip to Madrid. Call me when you arrive.
- Señor González, que tenga un feliz viaje a Buenos Aires. Espero que disfrute su estadía.Mr. González, have a happy trip to Buenos Aires. I hope you enjoy your stay.
- Carmen, que lo pases bien en el viaje a la montaña. Disfruta de la naturaleza.Carmen, have a great trip to the mountains. Enjoy nature.
Example conversation
Javier says goodbye to María at the airport.
- JavierYa es hora, María. ¡Que tengás un viaje seguro!It is time, María. Safe travels!
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Javier. Te aviso al llegar.Thank you very much, Javier. I'll let you know when I arrive.
- JavierEstá bien. Disfruta mucho el vuelo.All right. Enjoy the flight.
- MaríaLo haré. ¡Nos vemos pronto!I will. See you soon!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “safe travels” translations, 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 que, seguro, un, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
