Caminar (en. Walk)

/ka.miˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move on foot.
I like to walk in the park every morning.
Me gusta caminar por el parque todas las mañanas.
To walk without running.
Walking is a good way to exercise.
Caminar es una buena forma de ejercitarse.
To walk in a specific place.
She walks on the beach while listening to music.
Ella camina por la playa mientras escucha música.

Etymology

From Latin 'caminare', meaning to walk or move on foot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walk forward
To progress in life or a project.
caminar hacia adelante
walk quickly
To move quickly on foot.
caminar de prisa
walk among people
To be among many people.
caminar entre la gente

Related Words

journey
The act of walking or walking.
andanza
path
Path used for walking.
sendero
stroll
Walking with a recreational purpose.
paseo

Slang Meanings

To set out
When we arrived at the place, we decided to set out.
Cuando llegamos al lugar, decidimos echar a andar.
To kick
Let's kick around the mall for a while.
Vamos a patear un rato por el centro comercial.
hike
We went on a long hike last Saturday.
Hicimos una caminata larga el sábado pasado.