estoy caminando
/estoi kaminando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am walking" is translated into Spanish as estoy caminando.
Use estoy caminando to express that you are currently in the process of walking. You may also use estoy andando as a common alternative to describe the same action.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular of the verb estar (to be) and the gerund caminando (walking).
Which one should you use?
While estoy caminando is the standard way to express the action, estoy andando is a common alternative. You can use estoy dando una vuelta to mean "I am taking a stroll".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb estar is used instead of ser because it is describing a continuous action or a temporary state.
Did you know?
- The verb andar is used to describe how a clock or a machine is working, such as saying el reloj no anda to mean 'the watch is not running'.
- In many parts of Latin America, you might hear voy andando instead of estoy andando to express that you are currently walking.
- In some Latin American countries, estoy caminando can be used metaphorically to say you are making progress toward a goal or that a project is moving forward.
Examples in context
- Buenas tardes, señor. Estoy caminando hacia la oficina ahora mismo.Good afternoon, sir. I am walking to the office right now.
- Buenos días, permiso. Estoy dando un paseo por el parque.Good morning, excuse me. I am taking a walk in the park.
- ¡Hola, mamá! Estoy caminando hacia tu casa ahora mismo.Hi, mom! I'm walking to your house right now.
- Oye, amigo. Estoy dando un paseo por el vecindario, ¿te unes?Hey, buddy. I'm taking a walk around the neighborhood, want to join?
- ¡Hola, Juan! Estoy dando una vuelta por el centro comercial. ¿Vienes?Hi, Juan! I'm taking a stroll around the mall. Are you coming?
- Estoy caminando por el parque.I am walking through the park.
- No te oigo, estoy caminando.I can't hear you, I am walking.
- Estoy caminando hacia tu casa ahora.I am walking toward your house now.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking on the phone.
- Elena¿Dónde estás, Daniel?Where are you, Daniel?
- DanielEstoy caminando hacia la estación.I am walking toward the station.
- ElenaPerfecto, te espero en la entrada.Perfect, I'll wait for you at the entrance.
- DanielLlego en cinco minutos.I'll be there in five minutes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
