andar

This is the 2415th most frequent Portuguese word.


andar

"Andar" in Portuguese means "to walk" or "floor/level" (of a building), depending on context.


In this sentence, 'andar' is used as a verb meaning 'to walk', describing a person moving on foot.

Ela gosta de andar pela praia durante o pôr do sol.

She likes to walk along the beach during sunset.


Here, 'andar' is used as a noun, meaning 'floor' or 'storey' in the context of a multi-storey building.

Eu moro no segundo andar deste prédio.

I live on the second floor of this building.


In this case, 'andar' is used metaphorically as a verb meaning 'to run' or 'to move,' referring to the motion of the clock.

O relógio parece andar mais rápido hoje.

The clock seems to run faster today.