The verb to travel · Conjugation
Past Simple of travel
The answer: travelled (UK) / traveled (US)
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to travel is travelled (UK) / traveled (US).
Example: I travelled to Italy last summer.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | travelled / traveled |
| You | travelled / traveled |
| He / She / It | travelled / traveled |
| We | travelled / traveled |
| You (pl.) | travelled / traveled |
| They | travelled / traveled |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Travelled (UK) / traveled (US)
It is a regional spelling difference. British English doubles the l: travelled.
2. I had a nice travel ❌
Travel is a verb, or a noun for travelling in general (uncountable). For one particular journey, say a trip: I had a nice trip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of travel?+
Travelled (UK, double l) or traveled (US, one l). Both are correct.
Why does British English double the l in travelled?+
In British English, verbs that end in -el double the l before -ed and -ing: travel → travelled, travelling. American English does not double it: the spelling is simpler.
Is travel a noun?+
Yes. Travel (noun) means travelling in general, and it is uncountable. A trip is one particular journey. A journey is the act of going from one place to another.
Which is correct, travelling or traveling?+
UK: travelling (double l). US: traveling (one l). Both are correct, depending on the country.
What does travel agent mean?+
A travel agent is a person who organises trips for you. A travel agency is the company where travel agents work.
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