camina
kah-MEE-nah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella camina muy rápido a la oficina.
A1She walks very fast to the office.
¿Usted camina al trabajo todos los días?
A1Do you (formal) walk to work every day?
¡Camina! No tenemos tiempo para esperar.
A2Walk! We don't have time to wait. (Informal command)
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Camina'
'Camina' is used when talking about 'he,' 'she,' or the formal 'you' (usted). It is also the friendly, informal command for 'you' (tú): ¡Camina! (Walk!)
Regular AR Verb Pattern
Since 'caminar' is a regular verb ending in -ar, it follows the most common pattern. Once you know this pattern, you know hundreds of other verbs like 'hablar' and 'estudiar'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Tú' and 'Usted' Commands
Mistake: "Using 'Camina' when giving a formal command to an elder or boss."
Correction: Use the special command form 'camine' for formal situations. 'Camina' is only for friends and family.
⭐ Usage Tips
Continuous Action
To say someone 'is walking right now,' combine 'estar' (to be) with 'caminando': 'Él está caminando' (He is walking).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: camina
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'camina' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'camina' and 'anda'?
Both mean 'walks' or 'is walking.' 'Camina' (from caminar) specifically means walking on foot. 'Anda' (from andar) is often used more broadly to mean 'to move,' 'to function,' or 'to be doing something,' though it can also mean 'to walk.' In most contexts, they are interchangeable for simple walking.
How do I know if 'camina' means 'he walks' or 'walk!'?
You can usually tell from the context and punctuation. If it has exclamation marks or sounds like an order, it's the command ('Walk!'). If it's part of a statement about a third person (he, she, or formal you), it's the present tense ('He walks').