Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to travel" in Italian: viaggiare
viaggiare
To travel in Italian is viaggiare (vyahd-JAH-reh). Io viaggio, tu viaggi, noi viaggiamo. Use the verb clearly: viaggio spesso in treno—not only the noun il viaggio.
Lifestyle
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How to pronounce viaggiare
Say it
vyahd-JAH-reh
/vjadˈdʒa.re/
Viaggiare stresses JAH: vyahd-JAH-reh. Double g soft before i.
"to travel" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| viaggiare | to travel The verb. | The verb. |
| viaggio / viaggi | I travel / you travel Present singular verb forms. | Present singular verb forms. |
| viaggiamo | we travel Group plans. | Group plans. |
| ho viaggiato | I travelled Past. | Past. |
How to use viaggiare in real life
- 1Lifestyle
Viaggio molto per lavoro.
I travel a lot for work.
Io viaggio (verb).
- 2Suggestion
Estate prossima viaggiamo in treno.
Next summer we'll travel by train.
Viaggiamo.
- 3Preference
Preferisco viaggiare leggero.
I prefer to travel light.
Infinitive.
Mistakes English speakers make with viaggiare
Incorrect: Io viaggiare ogni mese.
Correct: Viaggio ogni mese.
Conjugate: io viaggio.
Incorrect: Noi facciamo viaggiare a Roma. (meant we travel)
Correct: Noi viaggiamo a Roma.
Use viaggiare conjugated, not fare + noun only.
Good to know
Italians viaggiano by train as a default between cities. Saying mi piace viaggiare is a personality badge—curious, organised, snack-ready.
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Planning summer movement
ChatPal
Quest'anno viaggi all'estero?
Are you travelling abroad this year?
You
Sì, viaggio in Spagna a luglio.
Yes, I'm travelling to Spain in July.
ChatPal
Noi viaggiamo in Sicilia, più vicino.
We're travelling in Sicily, closer.
You
Bella idea—poi ci raccontiamo tutto.
Nice idea—then we'll tell each other everything.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to travel" in Italian
Viaggio verb or noun?
Same spelling. Io viaggio is the verb; il viaggio is the trip. Subject or article usually clears it.
How do I say I love travelling?
Mi piace viaggiare.
Past tense?
Ho viaggiato.
Travel by train?
Viaggio in treno.
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