Caminaba (en. I was walking)

/kamiˈnaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform the act of walking.
I walked through the park every day.
Caminaba por el parque todos los días.
To move from one place to another on foot.
She walked slowly toward her house.
Ella caminaba lentamente hacia su casa.
To go along a route at a person's pace.
I was walking down the street when it started to rain.
Caminaba por la calle cuando empezó a llover.

Etymology

From the verb caminar, from Latin 'caminare', derived from 'caminus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to walk briskly
To walk quickly.
andar a paso ligero
walked among shadows
It referred to a person walking in a dark or dangerous environment.
caminaba entre sombras
walked with a firm step
Indicates that someone walks with confidence.
caminaba con paso firme

Related Words

path
Route or way to travel on foot or by vehicle.
camino
walker
Person who walks.
caminante
hike
A considerable length walk or stroll.
caminata

Slang Meanings

To walk in a carefree manner.
Today I went out to walk around the city, without worries.
Hoy salí a caminar por la ciudad, sin preocupaciones.
To take a short walk.
I'm going to walk to the store that's around the corner.
Voy a caminar a la tienda que está a la vuelta.