camina
“camina” means “walks” in Spanish (He/She/It walks (Present Tense)).
walks, is walkingAlso: walk!, takes a walk
📝 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)
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "camina" in Spanish:
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: camina
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'camina' as a command?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The verb 'caminar' comes from the noun 'camino' (road or path), which itself likely comes from a pre-Latin word related to wheeled vehicles or tracks. Essentially, 'to walk' is derived from the concept of following a 'road.'
First recorded: 13th century (in Romance languages)
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
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').