andar

Senses

1. 1.

   to walk

   to move on foot

2. 2.

   to go; to be doing

   to move around or be in a state of activity

3. 3.

   to run; to operate

   to function or work (for machines, systems)

4. 4.

   story; floor (of a building)

   a level or tier in a structure

Examples

• "Ela anda todos os dias no parque."

  She walks in the park every day.

• "Como você está andando na escola?"

  How are you doing at school?

• "O carro não está andando bem."

  The car isn't running well.

Usage

*Andar* is one of the most versatile verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. As a verb, it means "to walk" (physical movement), "to go/be doing" (progress or state), or "to run/work" (functioning). As a noun, "um andar" means "a floor/story" of a building. The gerund "andando" often signals continuous action: *estar andando* (to be walking). Avoid confusing it with *ir* (to go) in formal contexts; *andar* is more colloquial and suggests wandering or being in transit.