Spanish word

caminar

Pronunciation

IPA/kamiˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbwalk

Example

¿Quieres caminar conmigo esta tarde?

Do you want to walk with me this afternoon?

Illustration for caminar (walk)

More examples

Solemos caminar en grupo los fines de semana.

We usually walk in a group on weekends.

Core concept

Two people taking a casual stroll.

Common phrases

  • caminar en grupo

    walk in a group

  • caminar de puntillas

    walk on tiptoes

  • caminar despacio

    walk slowly

Similar words

ir: Going from one place to another, emphasizing movement between locations.
andar: Moving by foot, walking as ordinary locomotion.
pasear: Walking slowly for pleasure while enjoying surroundings or company.
moverse: Changing the position or orientation of a body or object.

Definition in Spanish

Avanzar sobre el suelo con las piernas, normalmente a un ritmo regular; también referirse a un paseo.

Word origin

Derived from Late Latin caminare and shared across Iberian Romance languages, where it denotes the physical act of walking.

Usage tips

  • Caminar emphasizes the act of walking; use andar for looser senses like getting around, being about, or functioning.

Other meanings

  • take a walkverb

Opposites

  • detenersestopverb

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