How to Say "is walking" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is walking” is “camina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella camina muy rápido a la oficina.
She walks very fast to the office.
¿Usted camina al trabajo todos los días?
Do you (formal) walk to work every day?
¡Camina! No tenemos tiempo para esperar.
Walk! We don't have time to wait. (Informal command)
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'.
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.
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