viajero
/bjaˈxeɾo/
The Spanish word for traveler is viajero.
viajero refers to a person who is traveling or who often travels to different places.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb viajar, which means to travel.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word peregrino is used specifically to refer to someone on a pilgrimage.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending based on gender and number. Use viajera for a female traveler and viajeras for female travelers. Use the masculine plural form viajeros to refer to a group of male travelers or a mixed-gender group of travelers.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjaˈxeɾo/
Did you know?
- The root of viajero comes from the Latin via, meaning 'road'. This is the same root used in English words like 'deviation' or 'obvious', which originally meant 'open to view' or 'in the way'.
- Unlike English, which uses 'traveler' for almost any movement, Spanish speakers often distinguish between a viajero and someone who is simply de paso, meaning they are just passing through.
- The suffix -ero in viajero is the same one used to name many professions, such as panadero for a baker or ingeniero for an engineer.
Examples in context
- El viajero llegó al fin a su destino.The traveler reached his destination at last.This sentence shows how to use viajero to describe someone reaching a destination.Tatoeba #1918277 by marcelostockle, translation #325598 by CM
- Hospedó al viajero para pasar la noche.He accommodated the traveler for the night.This sentence uses viajero in the context of providing accommodation for the night.Tatoeba #11937888 by Eremon, translation #291360 by CM
- Ella proveyó al viajero de alimento y ropa.She provided the traveler with food and clothing.This sentence demonstrates providing food and clothing to a viajero.Tatoeba #1854800 by marcelostockle, translation #317420 by CK
- El viajero llegará al hotel en la tarde.The traveler will arrive at the hotel in the evening.
- Mi amigo es un auténtico trotamundos, siempre descubriendo lugares fascinantes.My friend is a true globetrotter, always discovering fascinating places.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofia are talking about their hobbies.
- DanielMe considero un viajero frecuente.I consider myself a frequent traveler.
- SofíaYo también, amo conocer lugares nuevos.Me too, I love visiting new places.
- DanielTodo viajero debe visitar Japón.Every traveler should visit Japan.
- SofíaTienes razón, está en mi lista.You are right, it is on my list.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry viajero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
