emprender camino

to hit the road

emprender camino(ehm-prehn-dehr kah-mee-noh)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to hit the road

Prefiero emprender camino temprano para evitar el tráfico.

I prefer to hit the road early to avoid traffic.

b. to get on the road

Mi padre siempre llena el tanque y revisa el auto antes de emprender camino.

My father always fills the tank and checks the car before getting on the road.

c. to get underway

Emprendimos camino tan pronto amaneció.

We got underway as soon as the day dawned.

d. to take the road

(United Kingdom)

Preparamos nuestras maletas, desayunamos y emprendimos camino.

We packed our bags, had breakfast, and took the road.