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caminando

kah-mee-NAHN-doh

Verb Form (Gerund)A1regular ar

walking?action in progress

Also:while walking?describing how an action is done,on foot?manner of travel, less common

Quick Reference

infinitivecaminar

gerundcaminando

past Participlecaminado

📝 In Action

Estoy caminando a casa ahora mismo.

I am walking home right now.

¿Qué estás haciendo? Estamos caminando por el parque.

What are you doing? We are walking through the park.

Ella aprendió mucho caminando con su abuela.

She learned a lot while walking with her grandmother.

Word Connections

Synonyms

andando (walking)

Common Collocations

seguir caminando – to keep walking
venir caminando – to come walking

💡 Grammar Points

Continuous Action

This word is the '-ando' form (like English '-ing'). You use it right after the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action is happening in the present moment: 'Estoy caminando' (I am walking).

Always Unchanging

Unlike adjectives, 'caminando' always stays the same. It never changes to match gender (masculine/feminine) or number (singular/plural) of the person doing the action.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'

Mistake: "Soy caminando."

Correction: The correct verb for ongoing actions is 'estar': 'Estoy caminando.' 'Ser' is used for permanent qualities, not temporary actions.

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Manner

You can use 'caminando' to describe how something is done, often meaning 'while walking' or 'by walking': 'Hablamos caminando' (We talked while walking).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: caminando

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'caminando' to describe an ongoing action?

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Word Family

caminar(to walk) - verb

camino(path, road) - noun

caminata(a walk, hike) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'caminar' and 'caminando'?

'Caminar' is the base form (the infinitive), meaning 'to walk.' 'Caminando' is the continuous form (the -ando form), meaning 'walking,' and is used to show the action is currently in progress, usually with 'estar.'

Does 'caminando' ever change its ending?

No. The '-ando' form is always fixed. It does not change based on who is walking (I, you, he, they) or how many people are walking. The verb 'estar' is the part that changes.