viaje en el tiempo
/ˌbjaxe en el ˈtjempo/masculine
The English phrase "time travel" is translated into Spanish as viaje en el tiempo. Wiktionary also lists viaje a través del tiempo.
Meaning: hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viaje en el tiempo | /ˌbjaxe en el ˈtjempo/ | masculine |
| viaje a través del tiempo | /bjaxe a tɾabes del tjempo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Spanish uses these terms to describe the hypothetical or fictional concept of traveling to the past or the future. If you want to express the action using a verb, use viajar en el tiempo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase viaje en el tiempo literally translates to "travel in the time".
Which one should you use?
You can also use viaje a través del tiempo. This version is more descriptive and emphasizes the movement "through" time rather than just being "in" it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine. To make the phrase plural, you change viaje to viajes, resulting in viajes en el tiempo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbjaxe en el ˈtjempo/
Did you know?
- The word tiempo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'temperature'. Both come from a root meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend', referring to how time is stretched out.
Examples in context
- La teoría del viaje en el tiempo ha sido objeto de debate durante décadas.The theory of time travel has been a subject of debate for decades.
- Si pudiera viajar en el tiempo, me gustaría visitar el antiguo Egipto.If I could time travel, I would like to visit ancient Egypt.
- Me encantaría poder ir al futuro y ver cómo ha cambiado el mundo.I would love to be able to go to the future and see how the world has changed.
- ¡Disfruta de tus viajes en el tiempo!Enjoy your time travels!
- El viaje en el tiempo es un tema popular.Time travel is a popular topic.
- No creo que el viaje en el tiempo sea posible.I don't believe that time travel is possible.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a science fiction book.
- Javier¿Te gusta la idea del viaje en el tiempo?Do you like the idea of time travel?
- LucíaSí, me parece una historia fascinante.Yes, I find it a fascinating story.
- JavierLucía, ¿crees que podrías viajar al pasado?Lucía, do you think you could travel to the past?
- Lucía¡Claro, sería increíble!Of course, it would be amazing!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “time travel” translations and entries viaje en el tiempo, 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 a, el, en, tiempo, través, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
