Spanish Conversation · Level 33
75 words
Spanish word
viajero
Pronunciation
IPA/bjaˈxeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nountraveler
Example
El viajero llegó al hotel.
The traveler arrived at the hotel.
More examples
Como viajero frecuente, siempre llevo una copia de mi pasaporte.
As a frequent traveler, I always carry a copy of my passport.
Core concept
Person pulling a suitcase toward a train station.
Common phrases
viajero frecuente
frequent traveler
viajero de negocios
business traveler
viajero internacional
international traveler
Similar words
turista: Visits places for tourism or leisure, focusing on sights, activities, and attractions.
pasajero: Rides on a specific vehicle or service as a passenger during a journey.
mochilero: Travels cheaply for extended periods carrying only a light backpack.
excursionista: Takes short day trips or hikes, typically returning without an overnight stay.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que emprende desplazamientos de un lugar a otro, ya sea por ocio, trabajo u otros motivos.
Word origin
From Spanish viajar 'to travel' plus the agentive suffix -ero, ultimately from Latin via 'road' (cf. viaticum), denoting a person who undertakes a journey.
Usage tips
- Viajero is often followed by a qualifier such as 'de negocios' or 'frecuente' to show role or frequency, while turista usually implies leisure and pasajero denotes a passenger on a specific vehicle.