The Subjunctive Mood of Andar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action, for example: Espero que andes con cuidado. (I hope you walk carefully.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of andar is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainty about an action or situation.

To walk or move around: For example, Espero que andes con cuidado. (I hope you walk carefully.)

To be involved in something: For example, No me gusta que andes en esos asuntos. (I don’t like you being involved in those matters.)

To be in a certain state or condition: For example, Anda muy preocupado últimamente. (He has been very worried lately.)

To go around (with someone): For example, No quiero que andes con esa gente. (I don’t want you to go around with those people.)

To be up to something (often mischievous): For example, Anda tramando algo, lo sé. (He’s up to something, I know it.)

To be doing well or poorly: For example, Anda muy bien en los estudios. (He’s doing very well in his studies.)

To be looking for something: For example, Anda buscando un nuevo trabajo. (He’s looking for a new job.)

To be going around (often in a negative sense): For example, Anda diciendo mentiras sobre mí. (He’s going around telling lies about me.)

Examples

Examples of Andar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que andes con cuidado por la ciudad. (I hope you walk carefully around the city.)

Para mejorar tu condición física, es importante que andes al menos 30 minutos al día. (To improve your fitness, it’s important that you walk at least 30 minutes a day.)

¿Crees que andemos hasta el centro comercial? Está a solo un par de kilómetros. (Do you think we should walk to the mall? It’s only a couple of kilometers away.)

Mamá dice que no andemos solos por esa zona peligrosa. (Mom says we shouldn’t walk alone in that dangerous area.)

Ojalá que anden con precaución por las calles resbalosas. (I hope they walk carefully on the slippery streets.)

Aunque tengas prisa, no andes corriendo por el pasillo del hospital. (Even if you’re in a hurry, don’t walk running through the hospital hallway.)

Si quieres explorar la ciudad, te sugiero que andes por el centro histórico. (If you want to explore the city, I suggest you walk through the historic center.)

Aunque estés cansado, es importante que andes un poco después de las comidas. (Even if you’re tired, it’s important that you walk a little after meals.)

Para mantenerse en forma, mi abuela insiste en que andemos juntos todas las mañanas. (To stay in shape, my grandmother insists that we walk together every morning.)

Aunque el camino sea largo, espero que anden con paciencia y determinación. (Although the path is long, I hope they walk with patience and determination.)

En lugar de tomar un Uber, ¿por qué no andamos y disfrutamos del aire fresco? (Instead of taking an Uber, why don’t we walk and enjoy the fresh air?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Andar (to walk) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.