andar

Portuguese

/ɐ̃.ˈdaɾ/, /ɐ̃.ˈda(ʁ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to walk to move on one’s feet
  • to walk to travel through a given path
  • to ride; to take; to travel by to use a given mode of transportation
  • (copulative) to habitually or continuously be in the given state
  • (auxiliary) to have been to habitually or continuously do something
  • to be around; to be to to visit or be within a given area
  • to hurry up (with) to do something more quickly
  • (intransitive) to proceed; to pass; to go on to continue in action
  • (intransitive) to function; to work

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese andar inherited from Latin *and(i)tāre, ambire.

Origin

Latin

ambire

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