What does andar mean?
andar means to walk, to go in English. It is a irregular -ar verb.
It can also be used with these related meanings: to amble, to travel; to ride.
Spanish verb guide
Andar Conjugation in Spanish
Learn andar, meaning to walk, to go, through verified forms and contextual examples.
irregular-argerund: andandoparticiple: andado
Principal forms of andar
- Infinitive
- andar
- Gerund
- andando
- Past participle
- andado
Andar conjugation table
Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.
| Pronoun | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | ando | anduve | andaba | andaré |
| tú | andas | anduviste | andabas | andarás |
| él / ella / usted | anda | anduvo | andaba | andará |
| nosotros/as | andamos | anduvimos | andábamos | andaremos |
| ellos/as / ustedes | andan | anduvieron | andaban | andarán |
Pattern notes
- Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the preterite.
Examples with andar
Aquí ando un poco ocupado.I'm a little busy here.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Siempre anda con un rifle.He always walks with a rifle.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Hoy día no ando con energía.I have no energy today.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Practice prompts
- Conjugate andar for yo in the present.
- Use the preterite form for ella.
- Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
- Write a short sentence in the future.
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