The Present Tense of viajar is used to describe actions happening right now or facts that are currently true. For example, Viajo a Madrid esta semana. (I’m traveling to Madrid this week.)
Viajar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Viajar (to travel) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | viajo |
| Tú | viajas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | viaja |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | viajamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | viajáis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | viajan |
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Usage of Viajar in the Present Tense
Viajar generally means to travel or journey, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
Literal meaning: To physically travel from one place to another, for example, Yo viajo a la playa cada verano. (I travel to the beach every summer.)
Figurative meaning: To mentally wander or daydream, for example, Mi mente viaja cuando estoy aburrido. (My mind travels when I’m bored.)
Slang meaning: To be high or under the influence of drugs, for example, ¿Estás viajando o qué? (Are you tripping or what?)
Idiomatic meaning: To be confused or lost, for example, Viajo con tus explicaciones. (I’m lost with your explanations.)
Examples
Examples of Viajar in the Present Tense
Yo viajo a menudo por trabajo. (I travel often for work.)
¿Tú viajas mucho en vacaciones? (Do you travel a lot on vacation?)
Ella viaja cada verano a la playa. (She travels to the beach every summer.)
Nosotros viajamos en familia cada año. (We travel as a family every year.)
¿Viajáis mucho por Latinoamérica? (Do you all travel a lot around Latin America?)
Ellos viajan a menudo por negocios. (They often travel for business.)
Mi amiga viaja mucho, es una mochilera empedernida. (My friend travels a lot, she’s a hardcore backpacker.)
¿A dónde viajan ustedes este verano? (Where are you all traveling this summer?)
Mis padres viajan cada año a su pueblo natal. (My parents travel to their hometown every year.)
Los turistas viajan a esta ciudad por su rica cultura. (Tourists travel to this city for its rich culture.)
¿Cuándo viajas tú a tu país de origen? (When do you travel to your home country?)
Ella viaja con frecuencia por su trabajo como periodista. (She travels frequently for her job as a journalist.)
Nosotros viajamos en avión porque es más rápido. (We travel by plane because it’s faster.)
¿Viajáis mucho por placer o sólo por trabajo? (Do you all travel a lot for pleasure or only for work?)
Ellos viajan en tren porque es más ecológico. (They travel by train because it’s more eco-friendly.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Viajar (to travel) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo viajo | I travel |
| Tú viajas | You travel |
| Él / Ella / Usted viaja | He / She / You (formal) travels |
| Nosotros / Nosotras viajamos | We travel |
| Vosotros / Vosotras viajáis | You all travel |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes viajan | They / You all (formal) travel |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.