caminar
/kamiˈnaɾ/
In Spanish, walking is expressed as caminar.
If you want to express that you are traveling on foot, Spanish speakers often use the idiomatic phrase a pie.
Meaning: gerund of walk (noun)
Which one should you use?
If you want to describe something as being suitable for walking, you can use the phrases a pie, para caminar or para andar. Additionally, viviente is a related form used when something is heavily characterized by a given quality.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express an action that is currently in progress (the continuous form or gerund), use caminando instead of the base verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/kamiˈnaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, andar and caminar are both used for 'walking', but andar can also mean 'to function' when talking about a watch or a machine.
- The verb caminar may be related to the Latin word cammīnus, which originally referred to a 'road' or 'way' rather than the act of moving.
- The phrase dar un paseo is a very common way to say 'to go for a walk' when the intention is leisure or exercise rather than just traveling from point A to B.
Examples in context
- Me gusta caminar solo.I like walking alone.The sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding the verb caminar.Tatoeba #670228 by Shishir, translation #350900 by human600
- Le gusta caminar sola.She likes walking alone.The sentence is useful for expressing a preference regarding the verb caminar for a female subject.Tatoeba #1465171 by Shishir, translation #859987 by piksea
- No me importa caminar.I don't mind walking.The sentence is useful for expressing a lack of objection to the verb caminar.Tatoeba #1715977 by marcelostockle, translation #1051695 by CK
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding how to get to a nearby cafe.
- DanielPodemos ir caminando al café.We can go walking to the cafe.
- LucíaPrefiero caminar para hacer ejercicio.I prefer walking to get some exercise.
- DanielEstá bien, caminar es más relajante.That's fine, walking is more relaxing.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Vamos ahora, Daniel.Perfect! Let's go now, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry caminar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caminar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
