Bandar (en. Walk)

/banˈdar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move without a fixed destination or in a disorganized way.

Often, children tend to bandar in the park without worrying about order.

A menudo, los niños tienden a bandar en el parque sin preocuparse por el orden.

To act in a crazy or uncontrolled manner.

At the party, everyone started to bandar when the music played.

En la fiesta, todos comenzaron a bandar cuando sonó la música.

To go from side to side without a clear purpose.

After work, I decided to bandar around the mall without buying anything.

Después del trabajo, decidí bandar por el centro comercial sin comprar nada.

Of uncertain origin, it may be related to regional terms in Spanish spoken in some areas.

wandering around

Being from one place to another without a fixed direction.

bandando por ahí

not stopping to bandar

Not stopping moving or acting in a disorganized manner.

no parar de bandar

to wander about

Doing things without a clear purpose.

andar bandando

wander

Moving from one place to another without a specific destination.

deambular

roam

Being aimless or wandering without a purpose.

vagar

errant

Moving from one place to another without a fixed destination.

errante

Doing silly things or acting in a ridiculous manner.

That guy is always bandarando in class.

Ese chico siempre anda bandarando en clase.

Spending time doing nothing productive.

Today I decided to bandar at home and not go out.

Hoy decidí bandar en casa y no salir.