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caminar

to walk

verb kah-mee-NAHR Less Common

Usage Note

Caminar is the standard verb for walking in Latin America; in Spain andar is equally or more common for general walking. Caminar also appears figuratively, meaning to move forward or progress (el proyecto sigue caminando). The related noun is camino (road, path, way).

Examples

"Me gusta caminar por el parque."

Natural Translation

I like to walk through the park.

Literal Translation

To-me pleases to-walk through the park.

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