Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Itinerary in Spanish: Itinerario
Itinerario · noun · ee-tee-neh-RAH-ryoh
Itinerario is the Spanish cognate of itinerary, referring to a planned route, schedule, or program of activities for a trip or journey. The word functions identically to its English counterpart and appears in travel agencies, airline documents, and tour guides. In casual conversation, plan de viaje (travel plan) is a common alternative that feels more approachable.
Itinerario has six syllables with the stress on the fifth: ee-tee-neh-RAH-ryoh. The double i at the beginning should not merge into one — pronounce each vowel distinctly.
Preparé un itinerario detallado para nuestro viaje por España.
I prepared a detailed itinerary for our trip through Spain.
Itinerary in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for itinerary, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| itinerario | itinerary | ee-tee-neh-RAH-ryoh | Default, widely understood |
| plan de viaje | itinerary | informal, 'travel plan' | |
| recorrido | itinerary | emphasizes the route or path taken |
How Native Speakers Use Itinerario
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Travel planning
El itinerario incluye visitas a tres museos y una cena junto al río.
The itinerary includes visits to three museums and a dinner by the river.
Standard usage when organizing a trip.
Group tour
La guía turística nos entregó el itinerario del día al subir al autobús.
The tour guide gave us the day's itinerary when we boarded the bus.
Common in organized group travel.
Flexible approach
No tenemos un itinerario fijo, preferimos improvisar.
We don't have a fixed itinerary, we prefer to improvise.
Contrasting planned vs. spontaneous travel styles.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Itinerario
Spelling error
Incorrect: Mandame el itenerario del viaje.
Correct: Mándame el itinerario del viaje.
The correct spelling is itinerario with an i in the second syllable, not an e; the word derives from Latin itinerarium and maintains the i throughout.
Confusing itinerario with horario
Incorrect: ¿Cuál es el itinerario del tren? (asking for schedule)
Correct: ¿Cuál es el horario del tren?
Itinerario refers to a route or travel plan, while horario means timetable or schedule. When asking about departure times, horario is the correct word.
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Common Questions About Itinerary in Spanish
- What is the difference between 'itinerario' and 'recorrido'?
- Itinerario emphasizes the planned schedule and list of activities for a trip, while recorrido focuses on the physical route or path taken. An itinerario might list times, locations, and meals, whereas a recorrido describes the geographical journey from point A to point B, including stops along the way.
- Is 'itinerario' used outside of travel contexts?
- Itinerario extends beyond tourism to describe any planned sequence of activities or stages. Businesses use itinerario for project timelines, schools use it for field trip schedules, and cultural events use it for festival programs. The word carries a sense of organized progression from one activity to the next.
- How do you ask someone to share their itinerary in Spanish?
- Common phrasings include ¿Me puedes compartir tu itinerario? or ¿Puedes enviarme el plan de viaje? In more formal contexts, such as business travel, you might hear ¿Podría facilitarme su itinerario de viaje? to maintain a professional tone.