Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Caminar: to walk
caminar
Pronunciation: kah-mee-NAHR (stress the capital letters)
Caminar means “to walk” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to walk
- How to say it: kah-mee-NAHR
- Present: yo camino, tú caminas
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “caminar” means and how to use it
Caminar means “to walk.” You use it for walking as exercise, as transport, or just for a stroll.
How to conjugate “caminar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | camino | I |
| tú | caminas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | camina | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | caminamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | caminan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo caminé, él caminó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | caminado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Camino al trabajo todos los días.I walk to work every day.
- ¿Quieres caminar por el parque?Do you want to walk through the park?
- Mi abuelo camina despacio.My grandfather walks slowly.
Usage tip
Say “ir a pie” or “ir caminando” for “to go on foot.” “Caminar” alone does not need the word “walk” in Spanish: caminamos una hora.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to walk” in Spanish?
“to walk” in Spanish is “caminar.” It is pronounced kah-mee-NAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “caminar”?
Say kah-mee-NAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “caminar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “caminé” and “él” is “caminó.” The past participle is “caminado.”
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