Viajar
Example: Me gusta viajar para conocer lugares nuevos en vacaciones.
Definition
"Viajar" means to go from one place to another, typically over a long distance, for purposes such as exploration, leisure, or work. It involves moving beyond one's usual environment to experience new locations, cultures, or history, as in the phrase 'I like to travel to discover new places on vacation.'
Etymology
The word "viajar" comes from the Latin word 'viaticum,' meaning 'a journey' or 'travel provisions.' Originally, it referred to supplies for a journey, but over time it evolved in Spanish to mean the act of traveling itself. Did you know that "viajar" shares roots with the English word 'way'?
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"Viajar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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