ir andando
Walking
The phrase 'ir andando' in Spanish translates to 'walking' in English. It is commonly used to describe the action of moving along by putting one foot in front of the other at a slow pace. 'Ir' is an irregular verb that denotes the act of going somewhere, while 'andando' is the gerund form of the verb 'andar', which translates as 'to walk' or 'to go'. Together as a phrase, 'ir andando' is used to express the idea of going somewhere by walking.
Example sentences using: ir andando
Pueden ir andando si quieren.
You can walk if you want.
Here, 'ir andando' is used to suggest the possibility of going somewhere by walking, given a condition. The verb 'pueden' (you can) creates the potential or the choice for the action referenced.
Vamos a ir andando a la escuela.
We are going to walk to school.
This sentence uses 'ir andando' to indicate the future action of walking to a specific destination (in this case, the school). 'Vamos a' allows us to express intention or future actions.
Me gusta ir andando al trabajo.
I like walking to work.
In this sentence, 'ir andando' is used to express the action of going somewhere by walking. The verb 'gusta' is used in conjunction with 'me' (to me) to express liking or enjoying something.