Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Viajar: to travel
viajar
Pronunciation: byah-HAHR (stress the capital letters)
Viajar means “to travel” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to travel
- How to say it: byah-HAHR
- Present: yo viajo, tú viajas
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “viajar” means and how to use it
Viajar means “to travel.” The noun for a trip is el viaje.
How to conjugate “viajar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | viajo | I |
| tú | viajas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | viaja | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | viajamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | viajan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo viajé, él viajó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | viajado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Viajo mucho por trabajo.I travel a lot for work.
- Queremos viajar a Colombia.We want to travel to Colombia.
- Ella viajó sola el año pasado.She traveled alone last year.
Usage tip
Say “viajar a” plus a place: viajo a Perú. A trip is “un viaje,” and a traveler is “un viajero.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to travel” in Spanish?
“to travel” in Spanish is “viajar.” It is pronounced byah-HAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “viajar”?
Say byah-HAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “viajar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “viajé” and “él” is “viajó.” The past participle is “viajado.”
Practice “viajar” for free
Reading helps, but practice makes it stick. Try short exercises with instant feedback.