viaggiare
/vi.adˈd͡ʒa.re/
Traveling in Italian is viaggiare.
The term viaggiare refers to the act of going from one place to another, typically over a long distance.
Which one should you use?
While viaggiare is the verb used to describe the act of traveling, you can use the noun viaggio to refer to a specific trip or journey.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of traveling while it is in progress, use the gerund form viaggiando.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of viaggiare is /vi.adˈdʒa.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The expression viaggiare leggero literally means 'to travel light', but it is frequently used metaphorically to describe a person who lives without emotional baggage or attachments.
- The word viaggio is used in the phrase viaggio lampo to describe a 'whirlwind trip' or a very short, fast visit, literally meaning a 'lightning journey'.
- Italian uses the word viaggio in the phrase viaggio di nozze to describe a honeymoon, literally translating to a 'wedding journey'.
Examples in context
- A me piace viaggiare.I enjoy traveling.This sentence is useful for expressing your own enjoyment of traveling using viaggiare.Tatoeba #2933259 by Guybrush88, translation #4498315 by CK
- A te piace viaggiare?Do you like traveling?This sentence is useful for asking someone else if they enjoy traveling using viaggiare.Tatoeba #3497423 by Guybrush88, translation #6728883 by CK
- A Tom piace viaggiare.Tom likes traveling.This sentence is useful for stating that a third person likes traveling using viaggiare.Tatoeba #1650108 by Guybrush88, translation #1164458 by CK
- Mi piace molto viaggiare.I really like to travel.
- Ho intenzione di viaggiare in Italia.I'm planning to travel to Italy.
- Quest'estate voglio fare un viaggio in montagna.This summer, I want to take a trip to the mountains.
- Sto organizzando un viaggio di lavoro.I'm organizing a business trip.
- Oggi voglio solo andare in giro a piedi.Today, I just want to walk around.
- Siamo andati in giro per l'Europa per un mese.We traveled around Europe for a month.
- Volevamo fare un giro per le spiagge più belle.We wanted to take a trip to the most beautiful beaches.
- Ho deciso di fare un giro in bicicletta oggi.I've decided to go for a bike ride today.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are discussing their upcoming holiday plans.
- FrancescoTi piace viaggiare durante l'estate?Do you like traveling during the summer?
- ChiaraSì, amo viaggiare ogni anno.Yes, I love traveling every year.
- FrancescoDove vorresti andare quest'anno?Where would you like to go this year?
- ChiaraVorrei visitare l'Italia con te.I would like to visit Italy with you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry viaggiare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
