How to Say "trek" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “trek” is “caminata” — use this for a long walk, especially one taken for pleasure or exercise, like a hike or a lengthy stroll..
caminata
/kah-mee-nah-tah//kamiˈnata/
Examples
Damos una caminata por el parque todas las mañanas.
We go for a long walk through the park every morning.
La caminata hasta la cascada fue un poco difícil pero muy bonita.
The hike to the waterfall was a bit difficult but very beautiful.
Después de una larga caminata por la ciudad, mis pies estaban cansados.
After a long trek through the city, my feet were tired.
It's a 'Girl' Word
Since it ends in -a, this word is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using Action Verbs
Instead of saying you 'have' a walk, Spanish speakers usually 'give' (dar) or 'do' (hacer) a caminata.
Don't use 'tener'
Mistake: “Tengo una caminata los domingos.”
Correction: Doy una caminata los domingos. (You 'give' a walk in Spanish, you don't 'have' it.)
Gender Error
Mistake: “El caminata fue larga.”
Correction: La caminata fue larga. (Remember that words ending in -ata are almost always feminine.)
expedición
Examples
La expedición llegó a la cima de la montaña por la mañana.
The expedition reached the top of the mountain in the morning.
travesía
Examples
La travesía del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
The Atlantic crossing lasted two weeks.
Caminata vs. Expedición/Travesía
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