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/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

To be in a romantic relationship or casually dating someone in Mexico. When two people "andan" they're seeing each other or are a couple without necessarily making it official.

Examples

They say they're together but neither confirms it online.

They dated for about two months and then broke up.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

To be dating someone without being officially boyfriend/girlfriend in Mexico. It's the stage between flirting and a committed relationship, you're seeing each other, but no labels yet. The Mexican "talking stage" but more serious.

Examples

Is it true you're seeing María?

We dated for a while but it didn't work out.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Rollo

/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

To be casually dating someone, in a romantic relationship that has not been officially labeled yet. In Mexico "andar" is the stage before a declared "noviazgo" (boyfriend/girlfriend), equivalent to "seeing someone" or "talking to someone" in English.

Examples

Are you seeing someone or are you single?

They've been dating for a month but neither one wants to put a label on it.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Free
Bandera de España
Bandera de México
Tontear

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In Spain, to be completely absent-minded, totally unaware of what's happening around you. Used for someone who lives in their own world and has completely disconnected from present reality.