Ando (en. I walk)

/ˈando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the act of moving from one place to another.
I am walking through the park.
Estoy andando por el parque.
It is used to describe a state of continuous activity or action.
I am looking for work.
Ando buscando trabajo.
Expresses the action of being in a process of change or development.
I am learning to play the guitar.
Ando aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tread with leaden feet
To act with caution.
andar con pies de plomo
to feel at ease
To be comfortable or free from worries.
andar a sus anchas
to be in a bad way
To be in a difficult or problematic situation.
andar mal

Related Words

walk
Verb that means to move from one place to another.
andar
walker
An object used to assist in walking.
andador
walking
That moves at a moderate pace.
andante

Slang Meanings

To be in an unstable or problematic situation.
I'm getting from bad to worse with this job.
Ando de mal en peor con este trabajo.
To be constantly busy.
I'm involved in a thousand things lately.
Ando en mil cosas últimamente.