Viajar al extranjero
Example: Me gusta viajar al extranjero durante las vacaciones de verano.
Definition
"Viajar al extranjero" means to travel to a foreign country or countries outside one's own nation, often for leisure, work, or study. It involves crossing international borders to experience different cultures, environments, or activities, as in the example: 'I like to travel abroad during summer vacations.'
Etymology
The phrase "viajar al extranjero" comes from the Spanish verb "viajar," meaning 'to travel,' which originates from the Latin 'viaticum,' referring to a journey or provisions for a trip. "Extranjero" comes from the Latin 'extraneus,' meaning 'external' or 'foreign.' Together, they form a phrase meaning 'to travel beyond one's own country.' Did you know that "viajar" is related to 'voyage' in English, showing their common roots in Latin?
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"Viajar al extranjero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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