Caminan (en. They walk)

/ka.mi.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of walking or moving on foot.
They walk to the park every afternoon.
Ellos caminan al parque cada tarde.
To advance or make progress toward a goal.
They walk towards their dream of becoming doctors.
Caminan hacia su sueño de ser doctores.
To move from one place to another.
In the city, people walk a lot.
En la ciudad, la gente camina mucho.

Etymology

From the Latin 'caminare', which means 'to walk'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walking on air
To be in a state of extreme happiness.
caminan por las nubes
walking as if they were carrying the world on their shoulders
Describing someone who seems very worried or burdened with responsibilities.
caminan como si llevaran el mundo a sus espaldas
walk at their own pace
Doing things at their own pace or speed, without rush.
caminan a su ritmo

Related Words

walk
To move on foot.
caminar
walker
A person who walks.
caminante
walk
A walk or excursion that is done on foot.
caminata

Slang Meanings

To go partying or to go out to have fun.
This weekend, we're going to walk around the city.
Este fin de semana vamos a caminar por la ciudad.
To have a calm attitude towards life.
He always walks with calmness and tranquility.
Él siempre camina con calma y tranquilidad.