caminas
/kaminas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "you walk" can be expressed as caminas.
The word caminas is a conjugated form of the infinitive verb caminar, which means to walk. This is the second person singular present tense of the verb walk.
Which one should you use?
The form caminas is used when addressing someone informally, whereas the form camina is used when addressing someone formally with usted. Additionally, andas can be used as an informal way to say "you walk".
How does it change in a sentence?
caminas is the informal second-person singular conjugation specifically used with the pronoun tú.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaminas/
Did you know?
- In some regional slangs, andar is used to describe being in a certain state, such as andas triste to mean 'you are feeling sad' rather than physically walking.
- The verb andar is the ancestor of the English word 'andante', used in music to indicate a moderate walking pace.
- In some regions, if you say tú caminas, it might sound overly emphatic or even confrontational, as native speakers often omit the pronoun tú entirely when using caminas.
Examples in context
- Tú caminas en el hielo.You walk on the ice.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of caminas in a physical context.Tatoeba #1190118 by marcelostockle, translation #1098104 by cntrational
- Caminas más rápido que yo.You walk faster than I do.This sentence shows how to use caminas to compare speeds.Tatoeba #4674394 by cueyayotl, translation #9803268 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Caminaste todo el camino hasta acá?Did you walk all the way here?This sentence demonstrates how the root of the word appears in a past tense question, though the example focuses on the concept of walking.Tatoeba #3458636 by marcelostockle, translation #3359955 by CK
- Usted camina muy rápido.You walk very fast.
- Usted anda con elegancia.You walk with elegance.
- Tú caminas mucho todos los días.You walk a lot every day.
- Tú andas despacio cuando estás cansado.You walk slowly when you're tired.
- ¿Usted anda todos los días?Do you walk every day?
- Hola, ¿tú caminas al trabajo?Hi, do you walk to work?
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their daily exercise routine.
- MateoTú caminas mucho por la mañana.You walk a lot in the morning.
- ElenaSí, es muy bueno para la salud.Yes, it is very good for your health.
- Mateo¿Caminas también por la tarde?Do you also walk in the afternoon?
- ElenaNo, solo por la mañana.No, only in the morning.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
