compagno di viaggio
/komˈpaɲ.ɲo di viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The Italian phrase for travel buddy is compagno di viaggio.
This phrase refers to a person who accompanies someone on a trip or journey.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of compagno (companion), di (of) and viaggio (travel/journey).
Which one should you use?
While compagno di viaggio is the standard term, it can range from a casual travel buddy to a more formal traveling companion depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify that the travel buddy is female, use the feminine form compagna di viaggio. The plural form for a group of travel buddies is compagni di viaggio.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /komˈpaɲ.ɲo di viˈad.dʒo/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word compagno shares a root with the English word 'companion' and originally referred to someone you shared bread with.
- In a political context, calling someone a compagno (comrade) is a specific nod to socialist or communist affiliation rather than just a friendship.
- The word viaggio comes from the Latin viāticum, which originally referred to the money or provisions given to someone for a journey.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe prenotare una stanza per me e il mio compagno di viaggio.I would like to book a room for me and my travel buddy.
- Vado in vacanza con il mio amico di viaggio preferito.I'm going on vacation with my favorite travel friend.
- Ieri ho incontrato il mio compagno di avventure di lunga data. È sempre fantastico viaggiare con lui.Yesterday, I met my long-time adventure companion. It's always fantastic to travel with him.
- Cerco un compagno di viaggio per l'estate.I am looking for a travel buddy for the summer.
- Cerco un compagno di viaggio per il Giappone.I am looking for a travel buddy for Japan.
- Mio fratello è il mio compagno di viaggio ideale.My brother is my ideal travel buddy.
- Hai un compagno di viaggio per questo tour?Do you have a travel buddy for this tour?
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are planning a trip to the mountains.
- SofiaVuoi essere il mio compagno di viaggio?Do you want to be my travel buddy?
- AlessandroCertamente, Sofia, mi farebbe molto piacere!Certainly, Sofia, I would love to!
- SofiaAllora organizzeremo tutto per la prossima settimana.Then we will organize everything for next week.
- AlessandroPerfetto, non vedo l'ora di partire.Perfect, I can't wait to leave.
