viaja
“viaja” means “travels” in Spanish (He/She/It travels (statement)).
travels, is traveling, Travel!
Also: journeys, goes on a trip
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Ella siempre viaja en verano a Italia.
A1She always travels to Italy in the summer.
Usted viaja mucho por su trabajo, ¿verdad?
A2You (formal) travel a lot for your job, right?
Si tienes la oportunidad, ¡viaja por el mundo!
A1If you have the chance, travel the world!
El paquete viaja por avión y llega mañana.
B1The package travels by plane and arrives tomorrow.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: viaja
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'viaja' as an informal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Viaja' comes from the verb 'viajar,' which developed from the Latin word *viaticum*. This originally referred to money or provisions needed for a journey, linking the concept of travel to necessary supplies.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (as 'viage' in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'viaja' means 'he/she travels' or 'Travel!'?
You need to look at the context! If it's a statement about a third person (or a formal 'usted'), it means 'travels'. If it's at the beginning of a sentence, often with an exclamation mark, and addressing an informal friend ('tú'), it's a command.
Is 'viaja' considered a regular verb?
Yes, 'viajar' is a perfectly regular -AR verb, meaning its endings are predictable and don't involve any tricky stem changes.