viajando
“viajando” means “traveling” in Spanish (as in, the action of being on a journey).
traveling, journeying
Also: on the road
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Estamos viajando por toda la costa este.
A1We are traveling along the entire east coast.
Ella pasó el día viajando en tren.
A2She spent the day traveling by train.
Llevo tres horas viajando y todavía no llegamos.
B1I have been traveling for three hours and we still haven't arrived.
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Quick Quiz: viajando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'viajando' to describe a current action?
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It comes from the verb *viajar*, which developed from the older Spanish word *viage* (journey). This ultimately traces back to the Latin word *viāticum*, meaning 'provisions for a journey,' emphasizing the act of moving along a road (*vía*).
First recorded: Around the 13th century (in its root form, *viage*).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'viajando' ever change its ending?
No. As a gerund, 'viajando' always stays the same, regardless of who is traveling or when they are traveling. It is an invariable form.
How do I say 'He is traveling'?
You would say *Él está viajando*. Remember the pattern: the verb *estar* + the gerund (*viajando*).