Andas (en. You walk)

/'andas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of walking or moving from one place to another.
It is important for you to walk carefully on the street.
Es importante que tú andas con cuidado por la calle.
It is used to express the state or way in which someone behaves.
I hope you are doing well in school.
Espero que andas bien en la escuela.
It can refer to the use of a vehicle.
I would like you to drive your new car this weekend.
Me gustaría que andas en tu coche nuevo este fin de semana.

Etymology

From the verb andar, which comes from the Latin 'ambulare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the clouds
To be distracted or dreaming.
andar en las nubes
to be overwhelmed
To be very busy or overwhelmed.
andar de cabeza
to be free
To be unaccompanied or free.
andar suelto

Related Words

andanza
Action of walking.
andanza
walker
Person or means that helps to walk.
andador
Andalusian
Relating to Andalusia, a region of Spain.
andaluz

Slang Meanings

To be in trouble.
He is in trouble because he wasn't doing well in school.
Está en problemas porque no andaba bien en la escuela.
To be out for a stroll.
Today I am out shopping in the city center.
Hoy ando por el centro haciendo compras.