andas
“andas” means “you walk” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you walk, you go around
Also: you are doing
📝 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?
processional float, litter
Also: bier
📝 In Action
Los costaleros llevaban las pesadas andas del Cristo por la calle.
B2The bearers were carrying the heavy processional float of the Christ through the street.
Las andas fueron decoradas con terciopelo y oro para la procesión.
C1The floats were decorated with velvet and gold for the procession.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: andas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'andas' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb 'andar' (to walk/to go). The noun form refers to the platform or stretcher that is literally 'walked' or carried by people. The verb root itself traces back to a combination of Latin words related to movement.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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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.