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    Andaban (en. They were walking)

    /anˈðaban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of walking or moving from one place to another.
    They walked through the park every morning.
    Ellos andaban por el parque todas las mañanas.
    It is used to describe the state of being in an action or situation.
    The children were happy while they played.
    Los niños andaban felices mientras jugaban.
    It can refer to a behavior or way of life.
    They were sad since the news.
    Andaban triste desde la noticia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ambulare', which means 'to walk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they were over the moon
    To be distracted or in another world.
    andaban en la luna
    they were upside down
    To be very busy or overwhelmed.
    andaban de cabeza
    they were at ease
    To feel comfortable and free to act.
    andaban a sus anchas

    Related Words

    to walk
    To walk or move from one place to another.
    andar
    walk
    The action of walking, usually for fun or exercise.
    caminata
    to transit
    To move from one place to another.
    transitar

    Slang Meanings

    To be back in town after some time away.
    After a vacation, they were back.
    Después de unas vacaciones, andaban de regreso.
    To refer to a carefree life.
    Since he moved, they have been living life carefree.
    Desde que se mudó, andaban por la vida sin preocupaciones.