The Present Tense of andar is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions, for example, Ando a la escuela todos los días. (I walk to school every day.)
Andar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | ando |
| Tú | andas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | anda |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | andamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | andáis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | andan |
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Usage of Andar in the Present Tense
Andar generally means to walk or go, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To walk: The most basic meaning is the act of walking, for example, Yo ando al parque todos los días. (I walk to the park every day.)
To go: It can also mean to go or travel, for example, Nosotros andamos de vacaciones en verano. (We go on vacation in the summer.)
To function: It’s used to express if something is working or functioning, for example, El coche anda bien. (The car is running well.)
To be involved in: It can mean to be involved in something, often with a negative connotation, for example, Andan en malos pasos. (They are up to no good.)
To be going around: It has a slang meaning of going around with someone romantically, for example, Andan juntos desde hace meses. (They’ve been going around together for months.)
To be pregnant: In some regions, it’s used as a euphemism for being pregnant, for example, Ella anda esperando un bebé. (She’s expecting a baby.)
Examples
Examples of Andar in the Present Tense
Normalmente ando al trabajo en bicicleta. (I usually bike to work.)
¿Por qué andas tan apurado hoy? (Why are you in such a hurry today?)
Mi abuela anda con mucho cuidado por su edad. (My grandmother walks very carefully because of her age.)
Nosotros andamos buscando un nuevo apartamento. (We are looking for a new apartment.)
¿Andáis de vacaciones esta semana? (Are you all on vacation this week?)
Los niños andan jugando en el parque. (The kids are playing at the park.)
Siempre ando con prisa por las mañanas. (I’m always in a hurry in the mornings.)
¿Por qué andas tan callado hoy? (Why are you so quiet today?)
La policía anda buscando al ladrón. (The police are looking for the thief.)
Andamos haciendo ejercicio tres veces por semana. (We exercise three times a week.)
¿Andáis preparando la fiesta de cumpleaños? (Are you all preparing the birthday party?)
Mis amigos andan de viaje por Europa. (My friends are traveling around Europe.)
Ando buscando un nuevo trabajo. (I’m looking for a new job.)
¿Por qué andas tan cansado últimamente? (Why have you been so tired lately?)
La gente anda muy ocupada en esta época del año. (People are very busy at this time of year.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo ando | I walk |
| Tú andas | You walk |
| Él / Ella / Usted anda | He / She / You (formal) walks |
| Nosotros / Nosotras andamos | We walk |
| Vosotros / Vosotras andáis | You all walk |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes andan | They / You all (formal) walk |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.