Breakdown of En promedio, camino ocho mil pasos al día.
yo
I
caminar
to walk
el paso
the step
en promedio
on average
Questions & Answers about En promedio, camino ocho mil pasos al día.
Why is there a comma after En promedio?
In Spanish, introductory adverbial phrases like En promedio often take a comma, especially if they set the scene for the whole clause. It’s optional here; both En promedio, camino… and En promedio camino… are accepted. The comma slightly emphasizes the phrase.
Do I need the preposition en in en promedio, or can I just say promedio?
To mean “on average,” you need the fixed expression en promedio in Latin American Spanish. Saying just Promedio, camino… is not idiomatic. Another common option is to use promedio as a noun: Camino un promedio de ocho mil pasos al día.
Is promedio the best word in Latin America? What about media?
In Latin America, promedio is the most common term for the statistical “average.” Media is fully correct and understood, but it’s more frequent in Spain. For a Latin American flavor, en promedio is the natural choice.
Why is the subject pronoun yo omitted before camino?
Spanish usually omits subject pronouns because the verb ending already tells you the subject. Camino uniquely marks first person singular (I). You can add yo for emphasis or contrast: Yo camino ocho mil pasos…, but it’s not needed.
Does camino also mean road? How do I tell them apart?