Viajes (en. Trips)

/bja.xes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of going from one place to another.
Trips abroad can be very enriching.
Los viajes al extranjero pueden ser muy enriquecedores.
Set of journeys made for work or pleasure.
My business trips are always exhausting.
Mis viajes de negocios siempre son agotadores.
Path or route followed to reach a destination.
The trip from Madrid to Barcelona takes about three hours by train.
El viaje de Madrid a Barcelona dura unas tres horas en tren.

Etymology

From the verb 'to travel', from the Latin 'viaticum', meaning travel bag or provisions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

business trip
Trip made for work purposes.
viaje de negocios
to pack the bags
Preparing luggage for a trip.
hacer las maletas
to make a trip
Making a journey to a specific place.
hacer un viaje
dream trip
Journey that is longed for or desired for a long time.
viaje soñado
pleasure trip
Trip made for recreational purposes.
viaje de placer

Related Words

traveler
Person who travels.
viajero
to travel
To move from one place to another.
viajar
route
Path or way to follow to reach a destination.
ruta
destination
Place to which a trip is directed.
destino
exploration
Action of exploring or getting to know new places.
exploración

Slang Meanings

short trip
I'm going to take a trip to the beach this weekend.
Voy a hacer un viaje a la playa este fin de semana.
backpacking trip
Last summer I went on a backpacking trip through South America.
El verano pasado hice un viaje de mochilero por Sudamérica.
getaway
We planned a getaway to the mountains for a few days.
Planeamos una escapada a la montaña por unos días.