How to Say "they walk" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they walk” is “andan” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los niños andan muy rápido para llegar al parque.
The children walk very fast to get to the park.
Ustedes andan sin paraguas bajo la lluvia.
You all are walking without umbrellas in the rain.
¿Por dónde andan tus amigos? No los veo.
Where are your friends going? I don't see them.
Present Tense Form
This form ('andan') is used when the actors are 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all, formal).
Using 'Estar' for Location
Mistake: “Misusing 'andar' to mean 'to be located' permanently. (e.g., *La casa andan allí*)”
Correction: Use 'estar' or 'ser' for location. 'Andar' implies movement or temporary location. (e.g., *¿Dónde andan?* - Where are they roaming/going?)
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