The subjuntivo presente of viajar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about traveling, for example: Espero que viajes a España este verano. (I hope you travel to Spain this summer.)

Viajar is a regular -ar verb, so its present subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

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Learn to Conjugate Viajar (to travel) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish)

Conjugation Chart of Viajar (to travel) in the Subjunctive Mood

How to Use Viajar in the Subjunctive Mood

Viajar generally means “to travel”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To travel: for example, Es importante que viajes más (It’s important that you travel more).

To go on a trip: for example, Mis padres quieren que viajemos juntos este verano (My parents want us to go on a trip together this summer).

To move around: for example, El médico recomienda que viaje poco hasta que se recupere (The doctor recommends that you don’t move around much until you recover).

To wander (colloquial): for example, No me gusta que viajes tanto por la noche (I don’t like you wandering around so much at night).

To get high/intoxicated (slang): for example, Mis amigos quieren que viajemos con esas pastillas raras (My friends want us to get high on those weird pills).

Real Life Examples of Viajar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que viajes a algún lugar divertido este verano. (I hope you travel somewhere fun this summer.)

Es importante que viajemos con mente abierta y respetemos las costumbres locales. (It’s important that we travel with an open mind and respect local customs.)

Aunque no tengo mucho dinero, quiero que viajes y explores el mundo. (Even though I don’t have much money, I want you to travel and explore the world.)

Mis padres insisten en que viaje con un guía turístico por mi seguridad. (My parents insist that I travel with a tour guide for my safety.)

Ojalá que viajen más para ampliar sus horizontes. (I hope they travel more to broaden their horizons.)

Preferiría que viajemos en tren porque es más ecológico. (I’d prefer that we travel by train because it’s more eco-friendly.)

Aunque cueste más, es mejor que viajes en primera clase. (Even though it costs more, it’s better that you travel first class.)

Es una lástima que no viajemos más a menudo. (It’s a shame that we don’t travel more often.)

Sería genial que viajemos juntos algún día. (It would be great if we could travel together someday.)

Dudo que viajen a ese país por los problemas políticos actuales. (I doubt they’ll travel to that country because of the current political issues.)

Siempre que viajes, asegúrate de probar la comida local. (Whenever you travel, make sure to try the local food.)

Es una pena que no viajemos más por trabajo. (It’s a pity that we don’t travel more for work.)

Tal vez viajemos el próximo año, si tenemos suficiente dinero ahorrado. (Maybe we’ll travel next year, if we have enough money saved up.)

Me alegro de que viajen tanto mientras son jóvenes. (I’m glad they travel so much while they’re young.)

Sugiero que viajes con una mochila ligera para moverte fácilmente. (I suggest you travel with a light backpack to move around easily.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Viajar (to travel) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.