Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
caminante
Pronunciation
IPA/kamiˈnante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)walker
Example
Los caminantes disfrutan del parque por la tarde.
Walkers enjoy the park in the afternoon.
More examples
En la montaña, los caminantes siguen el sendero marcado.
On the mountain, the walkers follow the marked path.
Core concept
Person walking for leisure, running errands, or hiking.
Common phrases
grupo de caminantes
walking group
sendero para caminantes
walkers' path
Similar words
peatón: Person walking along roads or pavements, treated as a pedestrian in traffic signage.
paseante: Person strolling for enjoyment or to look around, usually without hurry.
transeúnte: Person walking through an area briefly, seen while passing through.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se desplaza a pie, ya sea para pasear, ir de un lugar a otro o hacer senderismo.
Word origin
Formed from caminar ('to walk') plus the agent suffix -ante, so it denotes a person who walks.
Usage tips
- Caminante is more conversational and suits parks, promenades, or mountain paths, whereas peatón is the standard term in road signage and legal contexts.