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How to Say ‘Walking is a good way to stay active.’ in Mexican Spanish

Caminar es una buena manera de mantenerse activo.

kah-mee-nar es oo-na bweh-na mah-ne-ra deh mahn-teh-nehr-seh ahk-tee-vo

[kah-mee-nar es oo-na bweh-na mah-ne-ra deh mahn-teh-nehr-seh ahk-tee-vo]

💬 Usage Tip: 'De' links the action with its purpose or result.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: An active lifestyle is a valued cultural shift in modern Mexico.

Phrase Breakdown

Caminar

[kah-mee-nar]

Walking

The act of moving one's feet at a pace faster than standing.

Example

Caminar ayuda a pensar claro.

Walking helps to think clearly.

es

[es]

is

Denotes being or existence.

Example

El sol es brillante.

The sun is bright.

una

[oo-na]

a

Article to denote single but unspecified items.

Example

Es una sorpresa para ti.

It's a surprise for you.

buena

[bweh-na]

good

Desirable, commendable, or suitable.

Example

Este es un buen papel.

This is good paper.

manera

[mah-ne-ra]

way

Path or method for doing something.

Example

Necesitamos buscar una manera nueva.

We need to find a new way.

De mantenerse activo.

deh mahn-teh-nehr-seh ahk-tee-vo

Words in this phrase

de

[deh]

of

Shows association or connection.

Example

La forma de hacer café.

The way to make coffee.

mantenerse

[mahn-teh-nehr-seh]

staying

Continuing to remain in place or condition.

Example

Ella debe mantenerse fuera del frío.

She should stay out of the cold.

activo

[ahk-tee-vo]

active

In action; moving.

Example

Los niños siempre están activos.

Children are always active.

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