The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Caminar is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to walk, for example Camina a la tienda. (Walk to the store.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Caminar (to walk) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

Literal meaning: To walk or move by foot, for example, ¡Camina más rápido! (Walk faster!)

Figurative meaning: To get going or start moving, for example, ¡Camina ya, que se nos hace tarde! (Get going already, we’re running late!)

Dismissive meaning: To leave or go away (rude), for example, ¡Camina de aquí, no te quiero ver! (Get out of here, I don’t want to see you!)

Slang meaning: To walk away from a situation or problem, for example, ¡Camina y deja de molestar! (Walk away and stop bothering me!)

Examples

Examples of Caminar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Camina más rápido! No llegaremos a tiempo. (Walk faster! We won’t make it on time.)

Para mantenerte en forma, camina al menos 30 minutos al día. (To stay in shape, walk at least 30 minutes a day.)

Mamá, caminemos juntas al parque esta tarde. (Mom, let’s walk to the park together this afternoon.)

Señor, por favor camine por esta vía mientras reparamos la acera. (Sir, please walk this way while we repair the sidewalk.)

Amigos, caminen con cuidado, el piso está resbaloso. (Friends, walk carefully, the floor is slippery.)

Oye Juan, camina un poco más rápido, ¿quieres? (Hey Juan, walk a bit faster, will you?)

En el trabajo, caminemos durante el almuerzo para estirar las piernas. (At work, let’s walk during lunch to stretch our legs.)

Hijo, camina derecho y no te rindas en tus metas. (Son, walk upright and don’t give up on your goals.)

Para bajar de peso, camine 10,000 pasos al día. (To lose weight, walk 10,000 steps a day.)

¡Caminen con cuidado! Hay vidrios rotos en el piso. (Walk carefully! There’s broken glass on the floor.)

En la próxima reunión, caminemos mientras discutimos las ideas. (At the next meeting, let’s walk while we discuss the ideas.)

Si quieres relajarte, camina por la playa al atardecer. (If you want to relax, walk on the beach at sunset.)

Abuela, camine a mi lado para que pueda ayudarla. (Grandma, walk by my side so I can help you.)

Para explorar la ciudad, caminen por las calles pintorescas. (To explore the city, walk through the picturesque streets.)

En el parque, camina por los senderos para disfrutar de la naturaleza. (In the park, walk the trails to enjoy nature.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Caminar (to walk) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.