verb
promenera
walk
Definition & meaning
Promenera means to walk or to go for a walk, usually at a relaxed pace, often for pleasure or exercise.
- Vi promenerade längs stranden. — We walked along the beach.
Grammar & Word origin
Promenera is a verb:
- Present: promenerar
- Past: promenerade
- Supine: promenerat
- Imperative: promenera
It comes from French promener, meaning “to take for a walk.” It is not normally divided into meaningful Swedish parts.
Synonyms & antonyms
- gå — “to walk” or “to go”; broader and does not necessarily suggest a leisurely walk.
- vandra — “to hike” or “to wander”; often suggests a longer walk.
- strosa — “to stroll”; emphasizes a slow, leisurely pace.
There is no exact antonym, but åka , “to travel by vehicle,” can contrast with walking in some contexts.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Vi promenerar i en vacker skog.verb
We are walking in a beautiful forest.
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