This is the 4333rd most frequent Portuguese word.
anda
"Anda" means "walks" or "goes" in English, often as a command like "come on!" or "go!" depending on context.
The word 'anda' here is used to indicate a continuous state or action, translated to 'has been'.
Ele anda preocupado com o trabalho.
He has been worried about work.
The word 'anda' represents the verb 'to walk' in the present tense, describing the action of walking.
Ela anda rápido para chegar a tempo.
She walks quickly to arrive on time.
In this sentence, 'anda' implies someone's whereabouts or activities, equivalent to 'have been'.