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"Trip" in Italian: viaggio

il viaggio

Say it: eel VYAH-johmasculine · il viaggionoun/ˈvjad.dʒo/

Trip in Italian is il viaggio (eel VYAH-joh), masculine: un viaggio, buon viaggio. It covers trips and journeys; a short outing may also be una gita.

Weekend plan

Questo viaggio in treno dura due ore.
This train trip lasts two hours.
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How to pronounce viaggio

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eel VYAH-joh

/ˈvjad.dʒo/

Viaggio stresses VYAH: VYAH-joh. Soft gg before i.

"Trip" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
il viaggiothe trip / journey

Default noun.

un viaggioa trip

Planning one.

buon viaggiohave a good trip

Farewell wish.

una gitaa day trip / outing

Shorter excursion.

How to use viaggio in real life

  1. 1Weekend plan

    Questo viaggio in treno dura due ore.

    This train trip lasts two hours.

    Questo viaggio.

  2. 2Farewell

    Buon viaggio e scrivimi quando arrivi.

    Have a good trip and text me when you arrive.

    Buon viaggio.

  3. 3Photos

    Il viaggio in Sicilia è stato fantastico.

    The trip to Sicily was fantastic.

    Il viaggio.

Mistakes English speakers make with viaggio

Incorrect: La viaggio è lungo.

Correct: Il viaggio è lungo.

Viaggio is masculine.

Incorrect: Buona viaggio!

Correct: Buon viaggio!

Masculine: buon viaggio.

Good to know

Buon viaggio is the standard send-off at stations. Italians plan il viaggio around trains, food stops, and who brings the snacks—logistics are part of the joy.

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Seeing a friend off at the station

  1. ChatPal

    Il tuo viaggio parte dal binario cinque.

    Your trip leaves from platform five.

  2. You

    Perfetto. Questo viaggio mi serve per staccare.

    Perfect. I need this trip to switch off.

  3. ChatPal

    Allora buon viaggio, davvero.

    Then have a really good trip.

  4. You

    Grazie! Ti mando una foto dal treno.

    Thanks! I'll send you a photo from the train.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Trip" in Italian

Viaggio or gita?

Viaggio is a trip/journey; gita is often a shorter outing or day trip.

How do I wish someone a good trip?

Buon viaggio!

Is viaggio masculine?

Yes: il viaggio, un viaggio.

Business trip?

Un viaggio di lavoro.

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