ELONIO
Log inSign up

Nosotros andamos buscando gangas en el mercado.

Nosotros andamos buscando gangas en el mercado.
We are walking around looking for bargains in the market.
From Lesson 244:Wandering actions (andar + gerundio)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about Nosotros andamos buscando gangas en el mercado.

What is the difference between andamos buscando and estamos buscando?
While estamos buscando just means "we are looking for" right now, andamos buscando uses the verb andar (to walk/go around) instead of estar. This gives the action a wandering, continuous, or active feeling. In this sentence, it perfectly paints the picture that we are physically walking around the market hunting for deals.
Why is there no word for "for" after buscando?
The Spanish verb buscar (and its gerund buscando) means "to look for" all by itself. A very common mistake for English speakers is trying to add por or para after it. You never need a preposition; just attach the object directly, like buscando gangas.
What exactly is a ganga?
A ganga is a bargain, a great deal, or a steal. It is a very common everyday word used across Latin America when shopping to describe an item that is surprisingly cheap.
Is the pronoun nosotros mandatory at the beginning of this sentence?
No, it is completely optional. The verb ending in andamos already makes it clear that the subject is "we". Including nosotros here just adds a little extra emphasis or sets up a contrast, as if saying, "We are the ones walking around looking for bargains."

Learn Nosotros andamos buscando gangas en el mercado and more in Spanish

All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.

  • ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
  • ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
  • ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free
Start learning Spanish →