Andar affirmative commands conjugation
Andar in the affirmative commands: anda, ande, andemos, andad, anden.
- to walk; to go around; to be (in a state)
- irregular (preterite)
- Participle: andado
- Gerund: andando
Affirmative commands imperativo afirmativo
| tú | anda |
|---|---|
| usted | ande |
| nosotros | andemos |
| vosotros | andad |
| ustedes | anden |
Negative commands imperativo negativo
| tú | no andes |
|---|---|
| usted | no ande |
| nosotros | no andemos |
| vosotros | no andéis |
| ustedes | no anden |
How to use andar in the affirmative commands
The commands are regular: anda (tú), ande (usted), andemos (nosotros), anden (ustedes). ¡Anda! is extremely common as an interjection meaning come on or wow, especially in Spain. Ándale (Mexico) means come on, hurry up, or that's it. Negative commands use the subjunctive: no andes descalzo. Ande is common in polite warnings in public places, especially about slippery floors.
Examples
Anda, ven con nosotros; lo vamos a pasar bien.
Come on, come with us; we'll have a good time.
Ande con cuidado; el suelo está resbaladizo.
Walk carefully; the floor is slippery.
Anden por la acera, niños.
Walk on the sidewalk, kids.
Quick check: andar in the affirmative commands
More andar tenses
- All andar tenses
- Andar present
- Andar preterite
- Andar imperfect
- Andar future
- Andar conditional
- Andar present subjunctive
Other verbs in the affirmative commands
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