Anduviese (en. I walked)

/an.duˈvjɛ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of moving from one place to another on foot.
If I walked more, I would be in better shape.
Si anduviese más, estaría en mejor forma.
Reflects a state of being in motion or displacement.
If I had walked more carefully, I wouldn't have fallen.
Si anduviese con más cuidado, no me habría caído.
It is used to express a hypothetical condition related to movement.
If I walked briskly, I would arrive on time.
Si anduviese a paso ligero, llegaría a tiempo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

anduviese like Peter in his own house
It is used to describe someone who moves with great confidence in a place.
anduviese como Pedro por su casa

Related Words

andar
Verb meaning to move from one place to another.
andar
caminar
The action of moving on foot.
caminar
moverse
To move from one place to another.
moverse

Slang Meanings

Move quickly
When I walked around the city, I realized that everything had changed.
Cuando anduviese por la ciudad, me di cuenta de que todo había cambiado.
Go from one side to another
Yesterday I wandered around the beach aimlessly.
Ayer anduviese por toda la playa sin rumbo.