Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viaje | /biˈaxe/ /ˈbjaxe/ |
masculine |
| viajata | /bjaxata/ (from spelling rules) | colloquial, feminine |
| recorrido | /rekoˈrido/ | masculine |
| trayecto | /tɾaˈʝeɡto/ | masculine |
| asengladura | /asenɡladuɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The word viaje is the most versatile and common way to express the idea of a trip or journey in almost any context. Related verbs like tripear, flipar or loquear can be used to describe experiencing a state of reverie or hallucinating.
Which one should you use?
While viaje refers to the journey itself, recorrido is used to emphasize the specific route or the act of traveling through a certain distance or area. Trayecto is used to describe a specific segment or stretch of a journey, such as the distance between two specific points. The colloquial feminine form viajata is also available.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a shorter, more limited trip in formal contexts, you can use Excursión. For an informal, spontaneous getaway or a weekend trip, use Escapada. Recorrido and trayecto are also considered more formal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Spain, periplo is used to describe a trip with a longer duration or more intricate itinerary.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of viaje is viajes.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈaxe/
Did you know?
- The word viaje did not come directly from Latin into Spanish, but was borrowed from the Catalan word viatge.
- While viaje is the standard term for a trip, the word viático refers to a specific kind of journey: the religious rites or provisions given to a person receiving the Eucharist before death.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tal el viaje?How was the trip?This sentence is useful for asking how a viaje was.Tatoeba #6768786 by arh, translation #3819088 by CK
- Fue un viaje genial.It was a great trip.This sentence is useful for describing a viaje as great.Tatoeba #1686848 by Shishir, translation #1658112 by Spamster
- ¿Tuvo un buen viaje?Did you have a good trip?This sentence is useful for asking if someone had a good viaje.Tatoeba #1698582 by marcelostockle, translation #5442691 by tabular
- Voy de viajeI'm going on a trip
- Voy de viaje, una gran aventura!I'm going on a trip, a great adventure!
- 237 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- María¿Ya tienes todo listo para el viaje?Do you have everything ready for the trip?
- DanielSí, el viaje será muy largo.Yes, the trip will be very long.
- MaríaEspero que disfrutes mucho tu viaje.I hope you enjoy your trip a lot.
- DanielMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trip” translations and entries viaje, viajata, recorrido, trayecto, 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 recorrido, trayecto, viaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
