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andale pues

English translation: Go ahead/ Hurry up./Have a good one.

13:01 Sep 14, 2000
Spanish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Spanish term or phrase: andale pues
someone said this to me, what does it mean! that was the only context the term was in, they said it as a goodbye (I think!)
Laura
English translation:Go ahead/ Hurry up./Have a good one.
Explanation:
"Andales pues" is a Mexican typical expression. It has different meanings, depending on the context in which it's used. Andale comes from "andar", which would be like to walk or move. Andale would be like to go for it, walk to it or get a move on. "Pues" would be like SO. "Pues llamala"="So call her". It';s a very common expression, and the following examples are the ones that first come to mind, although it could be understood as other things, depending on the context and the intonation.
Example 1.- me:"I'm in a rush. Ihaveto be at the bank by 3.
you:"Andale pues!" like hurry up.
Example 2.- me:"I'm tired. I think I'm leaving."
you:"Andale pues." like go ahead.
Example 3.- me:"I must be going. See you later."
you:"Andale pues." like see you later too, or have a good one.
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cdeblois
Local time: 16:55
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Summary of answers provided
naHustle! Let's go!
John Speese (X)
nao.k.
J Lamas
naC'mon, let's go!
Luis Luis
naGo ahead/ Hurry up./Have a good one.
cdeblois
nasee ya
Megdalina
naGet walking then, All right
Jesús Paredes
naÁndale pues
Marilyn Eisenberg Herzog


  

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23 mins
Hustle! Let's go!


Explanation:
Andale is "Spanglish" for hurry up or hustle (apurese! rapido!).

John Speese (X)
PRO pts in pair: 8

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Heathcliff
Megdalina
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28 mins
o.k.


Explanation:
He or she is agreeing to what you have proposed, It could have been worded - I'LL she you later and the reply could be O.K. (andale pues)

J Lamas
United States
Local time: 15:55
PRO pts in pair: 4

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Heathcliff
Ruth Alforcea
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54 mins
C'mon, let's go!


Explanation:
Regards.
Luis Luis

Luis Luis
United States
Local time: 15:55
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in pair: 171

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Heathcliff
Megdalina
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1 hr
Go ahead/ Hurry up./Have a good one.


Explanation:
"Andales pues" is a Mexican typical expression. It has different meanings, depending on the context in which it's used. Andale comes from "andar", which would be like to walk or move. Andale would be like to go for it, walk to it or get a move on. "Pues" would be like SO. "Pues llamala"="So call her". It';s a very common expression, and the following examples are the ones that first come to mind, although it could be understood as other things, depending on the context and the intonation.
Example 1.- me:"I'm in a rush. Ihaveto be at the bank by 3.
you:"Andale pues!" like hurry up.
Example 2.- me:"I'm tired. I think I'm leaving."
you:"Andale pues." like go ahead.
Example 3.- me:"I must be going. See you later."
you:"Andale pues." like see you later too, or have a good one.


cdeblois
Local time: 16:55
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Heathcliff
TranProZ
Megdalina
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11 hrs
see ya


Explanation:
It's just a very common term used to say goodbye - the above translator (sorry, I didn't get the name) that had all the different scenarios is very correct -almost any time two people "se despiden"
(say goodbye) it's used - any time one is leaving the other would say "andala pues". (Literally it means "go on then" but it doesn't come off like it sounds in English - it's very freindly.)
Ok - I guess you've got the idea by now -Good Luck!

Megdalina
PRO pts in pair: 79
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19 hrs
Get walking then, All right


Explanation:
This is the literal meaning but in this context it probably means "all right". I have heard the term in Mexican films.

Jesús Paredes
Local time: 16:55
PRO pts in pair: 151
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7 days
Ándale pues


Explanation:
This common expression indicates agreement. It is vague and very similar to OK. If it seemed to mean "good-bye," it was probably following something agreed upon even if the agreement was only something like "See you later."





    15 years of experience living in Mexico
Marilyn Eisenberg Herzog
United States
Local time: 13:55
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