The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Andar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to walking or moving around, for example Anda a la tienda por pan. (Go to the store for bread.)

Andar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Andar generally means “to walk”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To walk: The most basic meaning is to command someone to walk, for example, Anda por la calle (Walk down the street).

To go: It can also mean to go somewhere, for example, Anda a la tienda (Go to the store).

To move around: It can mean to move around or circulate, for example, Anda por ahí (Move around over there).

To function: In a figurative sense, it can mean to function or operate, for example, Anda, que el motor no arranca (Come on, the engine won’t start).

To be going on: It can inquire about what’s happening or going on, for example, Anda, ¿qué pasa? (What’s going on?).

Casual command: In a casual tone, it can be used as a general command meaning “come on” or “get going”, for example, Anda, vamos (Come on, let’s go).

Dismissive: In a rude or dismissive way, it can mean “go away” or “get lost”, for example, ¡Anda, lárgate de aquí! (Go away, get out of here!).

Examples

Examples of Andar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Anda, muévete! Llegaremos tarde a la fiesta. (Come on, get moving! We’ll be late for the party.)

Por favor, ande con cuidado en la calle resbaladiza. (Please be careful on the slippery street.)

Niños, anden en línea recta hacia el autobús. (Kids, walk in a straight line toward the bus.)

Señora, ande por la acera, no por la calle. (Ma’am, walk on the sidewalk, not the street.)

¡Andemos más rápido o perderemos el tren! (Let’s walk faster or we’ll miss the train!)

Compañeros, andad con confianza durante la presentación. (Colleagues, walk confidently during the presentation.)

Amigos, anden con cuidado por esa zona peligrosa. (Friends, be careful walking through that dangerous area.)

Oye Juan, anda para acá un momento. (Hey Juan, come over here for a minute.)

Señor policía, ande con precaución al acercarse al sospechoso. (Officer, approach the suspect with caution.)

¡Anda ya! Deja de holgazanear y ponte a trabajar. (Come on already! Stop being lazy and get to work.)

Abuela, ande despacio, no queremos que se caiga. (Grandma, take it slow, we don’t want you to fall.)

Equipo, andemos con determinación en el campo de juego. (Team, let’s walk onto the field with determination.)

Hija, anda a tu cuarto hasta que te calmes. (Daughter, go to your room until you calm down.)

Turistas, anden por el sendero marcado para no perderse. (Tourists, stay on the marked trail so you don’t get lost.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.