Spanish word

safari

Pronunciation

IPA/saˈfaɾi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsafari

Example

¿Has hecho alguna vez un safari?

Have you ever been on a safari?

Illustration for safari (safari)

More examples

Salimos de safari al amanecer para fotografiar a los animales.

We went on safari at dawn to photograph the animals.

Core concept

Organized trip to see and photograph wild animals in their natural habitat.

Common phrases

  • hacer un safari

    go on a safari

  • ir de safari

    go on safari

  • safari fotográfico

    photo safari

Similar words

viaje: Trip to a distant place that involves travel and usually an overnight stay.
excursión: Short day trip to a nearby natural or tourist spot, typically returning the same day.
paseo: Short, casual outing or walk taken for leisure or relaxation.
recorrido: Planned route or tour that visits several places in a set order.

Definition in Spanish

Excursión organizada para ver y fotografiar animales salvajes en su entorno natural.

Word origin

From Swahili safari 'journey', ultimately from Arabic safar 'travel', later specialized to mean an expedition for observing wildlife.

Usage tips

  • Spanish commonly uses hacer un safari or ir de safari, and speakers typically follow mention of a safari by asking which animals were seen or which country the trip was in.

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