caminamos
/kaminamos/from spelling rules
caminamos is the Spanish way to say "we walk".
This word is the first-person plural form of the verb meaning to walk.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the first-person plural, caminamos is used for both the present tense ("we walk" or "we are walking") and the preterite tense.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaminamos/
Did you know?
- While caminamos refers to walking, Spanish speakers use the verb andar to describe a watch or machine that is functioning correctly.
- While caminamos means 'we walk', the related noun camino is the root for the famous 'Camino de Santiago', a massive network of ancient pilgrimage routes used by travelers for centuries.
- In some Latin American dialects, caminar can be used metaphorically to describe the progress of a project or a romantic relationship, effectively meaning 'to move forward'.
Examples in context
- Caminamos por el parque todas las mañanas.We walk through the park every morning.
- ¿Por qué caminamos tan rápido?Why are we walking so fast?
- Caminamos hacia la playa para ver el atardecer.We walk towards the beach to see the sunset.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are deciding how to get to a restaurant.
- SofíaEl restaurante está muy cerca.The restaurant is very close.
- Mateo¿Quieres tomar un taxi?Do you want to take a taxi?
- SofíaNo, mejor caminamos.No, we should walk instead.
- MateoEstá bien, vamos.That is fine, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
