¿Cómo andás?
everyday, Uruguay
In Uruguay people often ask ¿Cómo andás? for "how are you". The standard ¿Cómo estás? and the short ¿Qué tal? are also used.
Meaning: asking about someone's well-being (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| ¿Cómo andás? | everyday, Uruguay |
| ¿Cómo estás? | neutral |
| ¿Qué tal? | casual |
A common answer is Bien, ¿y vos? With someone you do not know well, use usted and ask ¿Cómo está?
Is it said differently in some regions?
Uruguayans address friends with vos, so the verb ends in a stressed vowel with an accent, as in andás. In other countries you hear ¿cómo andas?
Did you know?
- The vos form is used in Uruguay in everyday speech, not only in informal writing.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿cómo andás?Hi, how are you?
- ¿Cómo está usted?How are you? (formal)
Example conversation
Federico runs into his old friend Paula on a street in Montevideo.
- Federico¡Paula! ¿Cómo andás?Paula! How are you?
- PaulaBien, ¿y vos?Fine, and you?
- FedericoTodo tranquilo, trabajando mucho.All calm, working a lot.
- PaulaTenemos que juntarnos.We have to get together.
