andas
AHN-das
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📝 In Action
¿A dónde andas tan rápido? Te voy a acompañar.
A1Where are you walking so fast? I'll go with you.
¿Cómo andas de salud? ¿Te sientes mejor?
A2How are you doing health-wise? Do you feel better?
Parece que andas buscando problemas, ¿verdad?
B1It looks like you are looking for trouble, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Irregular Past Tense
Even though 'andar' ends in -ar, its simple past (Preterite) is irregular: 'yo anduve,' not 'andé.' Memorize this change, as verbs like 'tener' and 'estar' follow a similar pattern.
Asking About State
In many regions, '¿Cómo andas?' is a common, informal way to ask 'How are you?' or 'How are things going?' It's a friendly alternative to '¿Cómo estás?'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: andas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'andas' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'andas' only used for movement?
No. While the literal meaning is 'you walk,' it is very often used to describe a state or activity, like 'Andas triste' (You look sad) or 'Andas ocupado' (You are busy). It acts as an informal version of 'estar' (to be).
Why is the noun 'andas' always plural?
The noun 'andas' is a 'pluralia tantum' word (meaning it only exists in plural form), likely because the float or litter structure historically involved two parallel poles or supports that had to be carried together.