Today’s Spanish word of the day is “caminar”.
It’s a verb meaning “to walk”.
It can also have a metaphorical meaning and refer to making progress, or to the passage of time, for example:
- Caminamos hacia un futuro mejor. – We’re walking toward a better future.
- La situación está caminando bien. – The situation is coming along well.
The verb “caminar” can also mean “work” when talking about machines and appliances, particularly in Latin America. For example:
- Mi auto viejo todavía camina, pero hace ruidos raros. – My old car still runs, but it makes weird noises.
The word “caminar” comes from the word “camino”, meaning “path”. It’s thought the word “camino” comes from a Celtiberian root cam, meaning “step”.
“Caminar” is a regular verb conjugated in the same way as other -ar verbs.
Example sentences
Me gusta caminar por el parque por las mañanas.
I like to walk through the park in the mornings.
Los niños caminan a la escuela juntos.
The children walk to school together.
¿Puedes caminar más rápido? Llegaremos tarde.
Can you walk faster? We’ll be late.
Estaba caminando cuando empezó a llover.
I was walking when it started to rain.
¡Camina derecho y no mires atrás!
Walk straight and don’t look back!
