camino
/ka-MEE-no/
road
El camino: A clear, scenic path or road for travel.
camino(Noun)
road
?A general path for travel, can be paved or unpaved.
,path
?Often a smaller, unpaved track, like through a forest or park.
,way
?The route or direction to a place.
journey
?Figurative, referring to the course of life or a process.
,course
?The direction or route followed by something.
📝 In Action
El camino a la playa es muy bonito.
A1The road to the beach is very pretty.
Sigue este camino de tierra para llegar al río.
A2Follow this dirt path to get to the river.
Estamos a medio camino de nuestro destino.
B1We are halfway to our destination.
La vida es un camino lleno de sorpresas.
B2Life is a journey full of surprises.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine: 'El Camino'
In Spanish, all things are either 'masculine' or 'feminine'. Camino is masculine, so you'll always use el (the) or un (a/an) with it. For example, el camino largo (the long road).
⭐ Usage Tips
`Camino` vs. `Calle` vs. `Carretera`
Camino is a great general-purpose word for any path or road. For a street inside a town or city, use calle. For a main road or highway connecting towns, use carretera.
Camino (Yo camino): The action of walking performed by the speaker.
camino(Verb)
I walk
?The action of walking, done by the speaker.
I am walking
?Can also be used for an action happening right now.
📝 In Action
Yo camino al trabajo todos los días.
A1I walk to work every day.
Camino por el parque para relajarme.
A2I walk through the park to relax.
💡 Grammar Points
This is the 'I' form of 'caminar'
Camino means 'I walk'. It comes from the verb caminar (to walk). When you want to talk about yourself walking, this is the word you use!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Watch the Accent: `camino` vs. `caminó`
Mistake: "Using `camino` when talking about the past."
Correction: `Camino` (no accent) means 'I walk' (present). `Caminó` (with an accent) means 'he/she walked' (past). That little mark changes who is walking and when!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: camino
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'camino' to mean 'road' or 'path'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'camino', 'calle', and 'carretera'?
`Camino` is the most general word for any kind of road or path. `Calle` is specifically a street inside a city or town. `Carretera` is a larger road or highway that connects different towns.
How do I say 'on the way' in Spanish?
You can say 'en camino' or 'de camino'. For example, 'Ya estoy en camino' means 'I'm already on my way'.