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excursión

eks-koor-SYOHN/eks.kurˈsjon/

“excursión” means “trip” in Spanish (a short journey for pleasure).

trip, outing

Also: field trip, hike
NounfA2
A happy family with backpacks walking along a sunny forest trail.

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Mañana vamos de excursión a las montañas.

A1

Tomorrow we are going on a trip to the mountains.

Los niños tienen una excursión al museo de ciencias.

A2

The children have a field trip to the science museum.

Fue una excursión muy cansada pero divertida.

B1

It was a very tiring but fun outing.

Word Connections

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Common Collocations

  • ir de excursión – to go on a trip
  • hacer una excursión – to take an outing
  • guía de excursión – tour guide

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "excursión" in Spanish:

field trip→

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Quick Quiz: excursión

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'We are going on a trip' using 'excursión'?

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👥 Word Family▼
excursionista(hiker/tourist) — Noun
excursionismo(hiking/trekking) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónaviónatención
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'excursio', which literally means 'a running out'. It originally referred to a military raid or attack before evolving into the modern meaning of a pleasant outing.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: excursionFrench: excursionPortuguese: excursão

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'excursión' mean a vacation to another country?

Generally, no. It usually refers to a short, one-day activity or a specific tour within a larger vacation.

Is it always used for nature activities?

Not necessarily. While common for hiking, it is also the standard word for school field trips to museums or city sightseeing tours.