Caminaban (en. They walked)

/ka.mi.na.βan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving from one place to another using the legs.
They walked through the park every day.
Ellos caminaban por el parque todos los días.
To move on foot, to walk.
They walked slowly to enjoy the scenery.
Caminaban lentamente para disfrutar del paisaje.
To go on foot in the direction of a specific place.
They were walking to the store when it started to rain.
Caminaban hacia la tienda cuando empezó a llover.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'camināre', which means to walk or move on foot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they walked among shadows
they moved stealthily or secretly
caminaban entre sombras
they walked through life
vivid in the sense of experiencing the passage of life
caminaban por la vida
they walked at their leisure
they moved freely, without restrictions
caminaban a sus anchas

Related Words

to walk
Verb that means to move on foot.
caminar
walker
A person who walks, especially in places for hiking.
caminante
path
Route or path that can be traveled on foot.
camino

Slang Meanings

To walk aimlessly.
He was walking around crazily, not knowing where he was going.
Estaba caminando a lo loco, sin saber a dónde iba.
Walking fast.
They were walking hurriedly to arrive on time.
Iban caminando a toda prisa para llegar a tiempo.