buen viaje
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
The English phrase "safe trip" is translated into Spanish as buen viaje.
While English speakers often say "safe trip", Spanish speakers more commonly use buen viaje (which literally means "good trip") to express the same sentiment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase buen viaje literally translates to "good trip".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase buen viaje, the adjective bueno is shortened to buen because it precedes a masculine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbwem ˈbjaxe/
Did you know?
- While you might want to wish someone a 'safe' trip, saying viaje seguro can sometimes sound as if you are implying the trip is actually dangerous.
- The word viaje did not come directly from Latin into Spanish but was borrowed from the Catalan word viatge.
- While buen viaje is the standard, travelers in Spain may also hear buen camino, which specifically evokes the spirit of the ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Examples in context
- ¡Que tengas un buen viaje! Disfruta de tu tiempo con tu familia.Have a good trip! Enjoy your time with your family.
- Que te vaya bien en tu viaje. Envíame fotos de tus aventuras.May your trip go well. Send me pictures of your adventures.
- ¡Buen viaje a casa!Safe trip home!
- Te deseo un buen viaje.I wish you a safe trip.
- ¡Buen viaje, amigos!Safe trip, friends!
Example conversation
Alejandro is seeing Elena off at the airport.
- Alejandro¡Buen viaje, Elena!Safe trip, Elena!
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
- AlejandroLlámame cuando llegues.Call me when you arrive.
- ElenaLo haré, adiós.I will, goodbye.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry buen viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries buen, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
