Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
andar
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verbwalk
Example
¿Andas mucho a pie?
Do you walk a lot on foot?
More examples
El televisor no anda bien.
The television doesn't work well.
Core concept
A pair of feet stepping along a path.
Common phrases
andar a pie
walk on foot
andar bien
work well
andar en bici
ride a bike
Similar words
ir: Go to a place or head in a specific direction, with a destination in mind.
caminar: Take steps on foot to move forward, focusing on the physical act of walking.
estar: Exist in a temporary condition or state that can change easily.
pasear: Stroll for enjoyment, moving slowly and relaxed without a fixed purpose.
Definition in Spanish
Caminar o desplazarse a pie; en uso coloquial, indicar que algo funciona o que alguien está en una condición temporal.
Word origin
Derived from Latin ambulare 'to walk', the form evolved through Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish and retained the movement sense while extending figuratively to indicate functioning or a transient state.
Usage tips
- Andar + gerund often shows ongoing action (anda diciendo = he keeps saying) and andar + adjective describes a temporary condition (anda cansado = he is kind of tired).
Other meanings
- moveverb
- functionverb
Opposites
- pararstopverb
- quedarseremainverb
Related words
- andadorpedestriannoun
- andariegofond of walkingadjective
- andaduragaitnoun