Spanish word

trotamundos

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾotaˈmundos/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)world traveler

Example

Mi amigo es un trotamundos y siempre tiene historias interesantes.

My friend is a world traveler and always has interesting stories.

Illustration for trotamundos (world traveler)

More examples

Los trotamundos suelen cambiar de ciudad cada pocos meses.

Globetrotters often change cities every few months.

Core concept

Person with a passport and a suitcase plastered with world stickers.

Common phrases

  • ser un trotamundos

    be a globetrotter

  • viajar como un trotamundos

    travel like a globetrotter

  • vida de trotamundos

    life of a globetrotter

Similar words

viajero: Travels to various places domestically or abroad for ordinary trips and visits.
turista: Visits places for short stays and sightseeing, typically on holiday.
mochilero: Travels light with a backpack on a low budget, favoring flexible, simple stays.
explorador: Visits little-known or remote places to investigate or seek adventure.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que recorre muchos países del mundo, generalmente por placer o durante largos periodos.

Word origin

From trotar "to trot, move about" plus mundo "world", literally "one who trots the world", used as a compound noun for someone who travels through many countries.

Usage tips

  • Trotamundos suggests frequent or long-term international travel, so English speakers often prefer viajero for ordinary trips or mochilero for backpacking.

Other meanings

  • globetrotternoun
  • wanderernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • trotamundearglobetrotverb
  • trotamundistaglobetrotternoun
  • trotamundismoglobetrotter lifestylenoun

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