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viajar means to travel — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 6, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

viajar

verb • /[vee-ah-HAR]/

to travel

Example:

Me gusta viajar solo.

I like to travel alone.

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🧠 What does viajar mean?

While 'viajar' generally means 'to travel' throughout the Spanish-speaking world, in Mexican slang, it can sometimes take on a slightly different meaning, closer to 'to trip' or 'to be high' on drugs. It's used in a playful, informal way among friends, similar to saying someone is 'spaced out' or 'in another world.' However, its primary meaning remains 'to travel,' so context is key to understanding its intended use.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡No manches, güey, estoy viajando durísimo!
    No way, dude, I'm tripping so hard!
  • Después de ese concierto, estaba viajando.
    After that concert, I was totally spaced out.
  • Vamos a viajar a la playa este fin de semana.
    We're going to travel to the beach this weekend.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to travel' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to travel' in Spanish is 'viajar'.
How do you pronounce 'viajar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced bee-ah-har, with the 'j' sounding like the 'h' in 'hello'.
How do you use 'viajar' in a sentence?
You can use it like this: 'Me gusta viajar por el mundo' (I like to travel the world) or, in Mexican slang, 'Ese brownie me hizo viajar' (That brownie made me trip).
What is the English translation of 'viajar'?
The primary translation is 'to travel.' In Mexican slang, it can also mean 'to trip' or 'to be high'.
Does 'viajar' change for gender or number?
No, 'viajar' is conjugated based on the subject performing the action, but it doesn't change for gender or number.
Is 'viajar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'viajar' is very common. The slang usage is more common in informal settings among friends.
Does 'viajar' have slang or double meanings?
Yes, as mentioned, in Mexican slang, it can mean 'to trip' or 'to be high.'
Is 'viajar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The primary meaning of 'to travel' is consistent. The slang meaning is more prevalent in Mexico.
How do you conjugate 'viajar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo viajo, tú viajas, él/ella/usted viaja, nosotros/nosotras viajamos, vosotros/vosotras viajáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes viajan.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "viajar"

Synonyms: desplazarse, ir de viaje, recorrer
Opposites: quedarse, permanecer

💡 Did You Know?

While 'viajar' typically refers to physical travel, it can also be used metaphorically, like 'viajar en el tiempo' (to travel through time) or 'viajar con la imaginación' (to travel with your imagination).

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