When do I use "Pasear" as opposed to "Andar"?
When do I use "Pasear" and when do I use "Andar". Not sure if there is any difference in meaning.
1 Answer
Lazarus gave this answer:
"Pasear" definitely means to go from one place to another for fun, recreation, mild exercise, or any other purpose other than just reaching a destination (stroll, take a walk, walk for fun, walk about, go for a ride,...), often by walking. You don't use this verb when you just refer to the action of going from one place to another without focusing on the feeling of contemplating or enjoying the "trip".
"Andar" means to go from one place to another, specially when using your legs, but also for inanimate objects and other situations. This verb, unlike the other two, has nearly a twenty other different meanings that don't translate as "to walk".
"Caminar" is the same as "andar" when it involves steps (i.e. to walk), and more unusually, with inanimate objects. No extra meanings.
