Anduvo (en. Walked)

/anˈdu.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the preterite of andar, which means to move from one place to another.
Yesterday, he walked through the park enjoying the fresh air.
Ayer anduvo por el parque disfrutando del aire fresco.
It is used to indicate that someone was in a place for a while.
He stayed at his grandmother's house all weekend.
Anduvo en la casa de su abuela todo el fin de semana.
It can be used to refer to having had an experience or having done something.
He went on various adventures during his youth.
Anduvo en varias aventuras durante su juventud.

Etymology

From the verb andar, from the Latin ambulāre.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walked on his head
To be very worried or overwhelmed.
anduvo de cabeza
walked through the skies
To be in a state of extreme happiness.
anduvo por los cielos
walked around like Peter in his house
To be very comfortable or familiar in a place.
anduvo como Pedro por su casa

Related Words

andar
To move from one place to another.
andar
andante
That moves or travels on foot.
andante
anda
Imperative form of the verb andar.
anda

Slang Meanings

To party
He partied all night.
Anduvo de fiesta toda la noche.
To be with someone
Lately, he has been hanging out with a group of new friends.
Últimamente anduvo con un grupo de amigos nuevos.