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    Andar (en. Walk)

    /anˈdar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move from one place to another on foot.
    I like to walk in the park during the afternoon.
    Me gusta andar por el parque durante la tarde.
    To function or be in operation.
    The car is not working well.
    El coche no anda bien.
    To have a relationship or communication with someone.
    She is with very interesting people.
    Ella anda con gente muy interesante.
    To spend time in a general or imprecise way.
    I am thinking about my vacation.
    Ando pensando en mis vacaciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ambulare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a hurry
    To move quickly or have little time.
    andar con prisa
    to be lost
    To be disoriented or not know where to go.
    andar perdido
    to go back and forth
    To move from one place to another without a fixed direction.
    andar de acá para allá
    to be in bad shape
    To be in a complicated or unfavorable situation.
    andar mal

    Related Words

    hike
    Activity of walking for a certain period of time.
    caminata
    wanderer
    A person who enjoys walking a lot.
    andariego
    to walk
    A more explicit synonym for walk.
    caminar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a romantic relationship.
    They have been together for months.
    Están andando desde hace meses.
    To have or possess something.
    I have the new phone.
    Ando con el nuevo teléfono.