Andar + adjetivo

(everyday chunks)
B1 (¡Ya le agarras la onda!)Used EVERYWHERE 🇲🇽Colloquial 🗯️

🧠 What it means

This one’s another super chunk. Why? Well, because it’s unbelievably useful, that’s why! 💥 You see, you can tack most adjectives that describe your current state or mood after andar to create: 👉 A super colloquial way of saying how you feel (especially when it’s ongoing) Ando cansado. = I’m tired. Andan bien preocupados. = They’re really worried. Anda bien de malas. = She’s in a really bad mood. Treat this one with reverence, and it will treat you (and your Spanish!) well in return.

🌪️ When to whip it out

Anytime you wanna tell someone how you’re doing — physically, emotionally, etc. — AND you want to sound extra Mexican!

Physical states:
Ando bien crudo. = I’m soooo hungover. 🥴
Anda cansadísima. = She’s super tired.

Emotional moods:
Ando agüitado. = I’m feeling down.
Andan muy sacados de onda. = They’re really freaked out.

Situational stuff:
Andamos bien ocupados. = We’re super busy.
Ando en chinga. (vulgar) = I’m fucking busy.

⚠️ Tone

✅ Very natural.

✅ Used ALL. THE. DAMN. TIME in Mexico.

✅ Perfect for friends, coworkers, and family.

🔁 Similar chunks

Estoy + adjectiveMe siento + adjectiveTraigo + noun

🦜 El Rincón del Cotorreo

Checking login…