Bedeutung
To take a short journey or outing.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'dominguero' is a stereotypical figure who goes 'de excursión' every Sunday. They usually carry a folding table, chairs, and a tortilla de patatas. Excursions to 'Pueblos Mágicos' are a popular way for city dwellers to spend their weekends, focusing on local food and crafts. The 'paseo de olla' is the ultimate Colombian excursion, where families cook a communal meal by a river. In Patagonia, 'ir de excursión' almost always means heading into the national parks for trekking or seeing glaciers.
The Backpack Rule
If you can fit everything you need in a small backpack, 'ir de excursión' is probably the right phrase.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'ir en excursión'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Stick with 'de'!
Bedeutung
To take a short journey or outing.
The Backpack Rule
If you can fit everything you need in a small backpack, 'ir de excursión' is probably the right phrase.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'ir en excursión'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Stick with 'de'!
Verb Variety
Use 'hacer una excursión' if you want to sound slightly more formal or focused on the planning aspect.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ir' and the preposition.
Mañana mis amigos y yo _______ _______ excursión al campo.
We use 'vamos' for 'mis amigos y yo' (we) and the fixed preposition 'de'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Fui' is the past tense of 'ir', and 'de' is the correct preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: ¿Quieres venir con nosotros? María: ¿A dónde van? Juan: _______ de excursión al volcán.
'Vamos de excursión' is the most natural way to complete this sentence.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are planning a Saturday trip to a museum.
A short, purposeful trip for culture or leisure is an 'excursión'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Tipos de Excursión
Naturaleza
- • Montaña
- • Río
- • Bosque
Cultura
- • Museo
- • Castillo
- • Ruinas
Ciudad
- • Casco antiguo
- • Parque
- • Zoológico
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMañana mis amigos y yo _______ _______ excursión al campo.
We use 'vamos' for 'mis amigos y yo' (we) and the fixed preposition 'de'.
Choose the correct option:
'Fui' is the past tense of 'ir', and 'de' is the correct preposition.
Juan: ¿Quieres venir con nosotros? María: ¿A dónde van? Juan: _______ de excursión al volcán.
'Vamos de excursión' is the most natural way to complete this sentence.
You are planning a Saturday trip to a museum.
A short, purposeful trip for culture or leisure is an 'excursión'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! While often associated with nature, it's perfectly fine to say 'ir de excursión por Madrid' to mean a day of sightseeing.
It is always feminine: 'una excursión'.
An 'excursión' is short (usually a day). A 'viaje' is longer and involves more travel and staying overnight.
Yes, if the context is clear. For example: '¿Quieres ir de excursión?'
Yes, but 'ir de paseo' is often more common for casual outings in many Latin American countries.
You say 'excursión escolar'.
Not necessarily. It can be a self-guided walk or an organized tour.
Yes, 'una excursión en barco' is very common in coastal areas.
The plural is 'excursiones'. Note that the accent mark disappears in the plural.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hacer senderismo
specialized formTo go hiking on trails
Ir de paseo
similarTo go for a walk or stroll
Ir de viaje
builds onTo go on a trip
Hacer turismo
similarTo go sightseeing
