ando

/AHN-doh/

I walk

A person walking along a winding garden path on a sunny day.

A person walking to represent 'ando' (I walk).

ando(verb)

A1irregular ar

I walk

physical movement

Also:

I go

moving from one place to another

I ride

using a bicycle or horse

📝 In Action

Yo ando por el parque todas las tardes.

I walk through the park every afternoon.

Ando en bicicleta para ir al trabajo.

I ride my bike to get to work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

camino (I walk/travel)
transito (I pass through)

Antonyms

paro (I stop)
me detengo (I halt)

Common Collocations

ando a pie – I'm going on foot
ando de prisa – I'm in a hurry

Idioms & Expressions

ando en las nubes – To be daydreaming or distracted

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'ando' to talk about yourself

Use 'ando' when you (Yo) are the one moving or acting right now. It is the 'I' form of the verb 'andar'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'ando' with '-ando'

Mistake: "Thinking 'ando' by itself is how you say '-ing' in English."

Correction: By itself, 'ando' means 'I walk'. To say '-ing', you add the letters '-ando' to the end of a different verb, like 'habl-ando' (speaking).

⭐ Usage Tips

A more casual 'to go'

While 'voy' is the standard way to say 'I go', 'ando' sounds a bit more casual and active, like you are 'going about' your day.

A person sitting on a park bench with a peaceful, happy expression.

A person in a peaceful state to represent 'ando' (I am).

ando(verb)

A2irregular ar

I am

expressing a current state or mood

Also:

I'm hanging out

spending time with people

📝 In Action

Hoy ando un poco triste.

I'm [feeling] a bit sad today.

Ando buscando un regalo para mi mamá.

I'm [busy] looking for a gift for my mom.

Word Connections

Synonyms

estoy (I am (state/location))

Common Collocations

ando con amigos – I'm hanging out with friends
ando ocupado – I'm being busy

💡 Grammar Points

Ando vs Estoy

You can use 'ando' instead of 'estoy' to make your sentence feel more dynamic, like you are actively 'going through' that state of being.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesanduvieran

yoanduviera

túanduvieras

vosotrosanduvierais

nosotrosanduviéramos

él/ella/ustedanduviera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesanden

yoande

túandes

vosotrosandéis

nosotrosandemos

él/ella/ustedande

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesanduvieron

yoanduve

túanduviste

vosotrosanduvisteis

nosotrosanduvimos

él/ella/ustedanduvo

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesandaban

yoandaba

túandabas

vosotrosandabais

nosotrosandábamos

él/ella/ustedandaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesandan

yoando

túandas

vosotrosandáis

nosotrosandamos

él/ella/ustedanda

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ando

Question 1 of 2

If you say 'Ando cansado,' what are you saying?

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Word Family

andar(to walk) - verb

andador(walker (for babies or elderly)) - noun

andanza(wandering / adventure) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ando' the same as the '-ing' ending in English?

Not exactly. While '-ando' is the ending used for verbs (like 'hablando' for 'speaking'), the word 'ando' by itself specifically means 'I walk' or 'I am' (the 'Yo' form of the verb 'andar').

Can I use 'ando' to say my watch is working?

Yes! In Spanish, you can say 'Mi reloj no anda' to mean 'My watch isn't running' or working.