Andando (en. Walking)
/anˈdando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Translation: It refers to the action of walking or moving from one place to another.
Translation: She walks to work every day.
Ella va andando al trabajo todos los días.
Translation: Indicates that something is in motion or in progress.
Translation: The project is going very well.
El proyecto está andando muy bien.
Translation: It is used to indicate that someone is at a stage in life or in a particular situation.
Translation: Walking through life, I learned many lessons.
Andando por la vida, aprendí muchas lecciones.
Etymology
Translation: From the verb 'andar', which comes from the Latin 'ambulare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Translation: walking quickly
Translation: Moving quickly.
andando de prisa
Translation: walking down the street
Translation: Walking in public space.
andando por la calle
Translation: to get straight to the point
Translation: Get to the point, don't beat around the bush.
no andar con rodeos
Related Words
Translation: walk
Translation: Verb that means to move from one place to another with steps.
andar
Translation: walker
Translation: Device to help people walk.
andador
Translation: to retrace
Translation: To go back over one's steps.
desandar
Slang Meanings
Translation: To walk the streets aimlessly.
Translation: Today I went out to walk, I didn’t know where to go.
Hoy salí a andar, no sabía a dónde ir.
Translation: To be out partying or having fun.
Translation: Last night I was walking around the city, it was great!
Anoche estuve andando por la ciudad, ¡fue genial!