andadura

journey

noun ahn-dah-DOO-rah Rare

Origin: From andar (to walk/go) + -adura, a suffix denoting manner or result.

Also means

gait

Usage Note

Andadura can describe either a literal gait or manner of walking, or—more commonly in formal and journalistic Spanish—a journey or course of development, as in la andadura del proyecto (the project's progress). It is more elevated and literary than camino or trayectoria. In equestrian contexts it refers specifically to a horse's ambling gait. The root verb andar makes the etymology transparent.

Examples

"La andadura del equipo hasta la final fue increíble."

Natural Translation

The team's journey to the final was incredible.

Free starter pack

Building your Spanish vocabulary?

Get the 100 most common Spanish words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Mexican Spanish Slang Every Traveler Should Know

Mexican Spanish slang decoded for travelers: what güey, mande, órale, and ahorita really mean, who you can safely say them to, and how rude each one is.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Filler Words: 15 Ways to Sound Natural

Spanish filler words like pues, o sea, and vale make you sound natural, not robotic. Learn 15 muletillas sorted by job, by region, and when not to use them.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Memorize Spanish Vocabulary Fast (That Sticks)

Memorize Spanish vocabulary fast with a 15-minute daily loop: spaced repetition, frequency-first words, and example-sentence cards that actually stick.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spain vs Latin American Spanish: Key Differences

Spain and Latin American Spanish are fully mutually intelligible. Compare vosotros vs ustedes, coche vs carro, the 'th' sound, and learn which one to study.

June 9, 2026 6 min read