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How to Say "journey" in Spanish

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viaje

/bya-heh//ˈbjaxe/

NounA1General
Use 'viaje' when referring to a trip or travel, especially one that is longer or more significant than a short excursion.
A bright red vintage suitcase standing on a grassy hill overlooking mountains and a winding road, symbolizing a journey or trip.

Examples

El viaje a la playa fue muy divertido.

The trip to the beach was very fun.

Mi primer viaje a Europa fue inolvidable.

My first trip to Europe was unforgettable.

¡Te deseo un buen viaje!

I wish you a good trip!

It's a Masculine Noun

Even though it ends in '-e', 'viaje' is a masculine word. Always say 'el viaje' (the trip) or 'un viaje' (a trip).

Using 'la' instead of 'el'

Mistake: “La viaje a Madrid fue increíble.”

Correction: El viaje a Madrid fue increíble. Remember that 'viaje' is masculine.

camino

/ka-MEE-no//kaˈmino/

NounA1Figurative
Use 'camino' metaphorically to describe the course of one's life, a personal development process, or a figurative path.
A single, slightly winding dirt path leading through a vibrant green meadow under a clear blue sky.

Examples

El camino a la iluminación requiere paciencia.

The path to enlightenment requires patience.

El camino a la playa es muy bonito.

The road to the beach is very pretty.

Sigue este camino de tierra para llegar al río.

Follow this dirt path to get to the river.

Estamos a medio camino de nuestro destino.

We are halfway to our destination.

Always Masculine: 'El Camino'

In Spanish, all things are either 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Camino is masculine, so you'll always use el (the) or un (a/an) with it. For example, el camino largo (the long road).

recorrido

reh-koh-REE-doh/rekoˈriðo/

NounA2General
Use 'recorrido' to specifically denote the route taken or the total distance covered during a trip or event.
A winding green path drawn across a sunny landscape, showing a clear start point and an end point.

Examples

¿Cuál es el recorrido de la maratón?

What is the route of the marathon?

El recorrido por la ciudad duró tres horas.

The tour of the city lasted three hours.

Necesitamos revisar el recorrido total antes de salir.

We need to check the total distance before leaving.

Gender Reminder

As a noun, 'recorrido' is always masculine, so you use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Viaje vs. Camino vs. Recorrido

Learners often confuse 'viaje' with 'camino.' Remember that 'viaje' is for actual travel, while 'camino' is usually figurative, like the 'path of life.' 'Recorrido' is distinct and focuses only on the distance or route itself.

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