walk

[/wɔːk/]

verb/nounpl: walks

caminhar

1. to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

I walk to work every morning.

Eu caminho para o trabalho todas as manhãs.

2. a journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

We took a walk in the park.

Fizemos uma caminhada no parque.

3. a manner or style of walking

She has a graceful walk.

Ela tem um caminhar elegante.

4. a path or route for walking

There's a nice walk along the beach.

Há uma caminhada bonita ao longo da praia.

NYC Slang

take a stroll, hit the pavement

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Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

caminhar/caminhada

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

caminhar

Standard usage

São Paulo

caminhar/andar

Both terms commonly used

Portugal

andar/caminhar

Both widely accepted, 'andar' more colloquial

walk in the park (something easy)

walk the line (stay within rules)

walk on air (be very happy)

walk the talk (match actions to words)

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