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"Have a good trip" in Spanish: buen viaje
buen viaje
Have a good trip in Spanish is buen viaje. Say buen viaje at the airport, bus station, or car door. Que te vaya bien is softer; buen viaje is the classic send-off.
Airport drop-off
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How to pronounce buen viaje
Say it
bwehn vee-AH-heh
/bwen ˈbjaxe/
bwehn vee-AH-heh. The j in viaje is an h sound. Stress AH.
"Have a good trip" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| buen viaje | have a good trip / bon voyage Standard farewell. | Standard farewell. |
| que te vaya bien | hope it goes well for you Softer, also for non-travel days. | Softer, also for non-travel days. |
| buen viaje de regreso | have a good trip back Return travel. | Return travel. |
| que tengan buen viaje | have a good trip (plural) To a group; ustedes form. | To a group; ustedes form. |
How to use buen viaje in real life
- 1Airport drop-off
Buen viaje. Avísame al llegar.
Have a good trip. Text me when you arrive.
Classic parting line.
- 2Office goodbye
Buen viaje a México. Disfruta.
Have a good trip to Mexico. Enjoy.
Names the destination.
- 3Bus station
¡Buen viaje! Nos vemos el lunes.
Have a good trip! See you Monday.
Cheerful and short.
Mistakes English speakers make with buen viaje
Incorrect: Buena viaje.
Correct: Buen viaje.
Viaje is masculine: buen viaje, not buena.
Incorrect: Bueno viaje.
Correct: Buen viaje.
Before a masculine noun, bueno shortens to buen: buen viaje.
Good to know
Buen viaje works across Latin America. After buen viaje, hosts often add avísame cuando llegues so you check in after landing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend leaving for a weekend trip
ChatPal
¿Todo listo? Buen viaje.
All set? Have a good trip.
You
Sí. ¡Buen viaje a ustedes también el domingo!
Yes. Have a good trip yourselves on Sunday too!
ChatPal
Gracias. Maneja con calma.
Thanks. Drive carefully.
You
Prometido.
Promise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Have a good trip" in Spanish
How do you say have a good trip in Spanish?
Buen viaje.
Why buen, not bueno?
Bueno shortens to buen before a masculine singular noun: buen viaje.
Is viaje masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el viaje, un buen viaje.
Plural travelers?
Que tengan buen viaje (ustedes).
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