General
ándale
What does ándale mean?
Urges someone to hurry or move along, and also expresses agreement or encouragement ('go on', 'that's it').
"¡Ándale! Se nos va a hacer tarde."
Origin
From 'andar' (to walk/go) plus the Mexican emphatic '-le'.
Frequently asked questions
What does ándale mean?
It means 'come on!', 'hurry up!', or 'that's right!' — used to rush someone along or to agree and encourage.
How do you use ándale?
Say '¡ándale!' to hurry someone, or 'ándale pues' to mean 'okay then' when wrapping up an agreement.
Is ándale rude?
No, it's friendly and casual. Tone matters — shouted it's urgent, but said calmly it's just encouragement or agreement.
Where does ándale come from?
It comes from the verb 'andar' (to walk or go) plus the emphatic Mexican '-le' ending.
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