Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
trayecto
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾaˈʝekto/
Meaning
- masculine nountrip
Example
El trayecto hasta la oficina me toma 30 minutos.
The trip to the office takes me 30 minutes.
More examples
El trayecto en autobús suele demorarse por el tráfico.
The bus ride is often delayed by traffic.
Core concept
Stage or leg of travel between two stops measured by how far or how long it takes.
Common phrases
trayecto hasta la oficina
commute to the office
trayecto en autobús
bus ride
trayecto largo
long journey
Similar words
recorrido: Path actually followed from origin to destination, including detours or stops.
ruta: Planned or established course that connects an origin and a destination.
camino: Physical road or footpath used by people or vehicles to travel.
tramo: Short section of a longer route or journey.
Definition in Spanish
Tramo del recorrido entre dos puntos considerado en cuanto a su distancia o duración.
Word origin
From Latin trajectus (trans- 'across' + iacere 'to throw'), a root shared with English trajectory, so trayecto denotes a crossed-over segment of a route.
Usage tips
- Avoid translating English 'trajectory' as trayecto in technical contexts, since trayecto is the everyday travel leg and ruta, recorrido, or itinerario fit other senses.
Other meanings
- stagenoun
- routenoun
- segmentnoun
Opposites
- estanciaresidencenoun
Related words
- trayectoriacareernoun