B1 Expression خنثی

Estoy de camino

I'm on my way

معنی

Informing someone that you are currently traveling to a destination.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, 'estar de camino' is the most natural way to say you've left. If you say 'estoy llegando', people expect you in 2 minutes. If you say 'estoy de camino', it could mean 5 to 20 minutes. Mexicans often use 'ya merito llego' (I'm almost there) alongside 'estoy en camino'. 'En camino' is slightly more common than 'de camino' here. In the Rioplatense region, the gerund 'estoy yendo' (I'm going) is extremely popular. It's so common it's often shortened to 'estoy yendo' even if they haven't left the house yet. Colombians might use 'voy bajando' or 'voy subiendo' depending on the topography of the city (like Medellín or Bogotá) instead of just 'de camino'.

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The WhatsApp Trick

If you are late, send 'Ya estoy de camino' even if you are just locking the door. It's a common social lubricant in Spain!

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Ser vs Estar

Never say 'Soy de camino'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'estar'.

معنی

Informing someone that you are currently traveling to a destination.

💡

The WhatsApp Trick

If you are late, send 'Ya estoy de camino' even if you are just locking the door. It's a common social lubricant in Spain!

⚠️

Ser vs Estar

Never say 'Soy de camino'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'estar'.

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Add 'Ya'

Adding 'Ya' (Ya estoy de camino) makes it sound more natural and emphasizes that you have already started moving.

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Regional Choice

Use 'en camino' in Mexico and 'de camino' in Spain to sound like a local.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'estar'.

Nosotros _______ de camino al aeropuerto.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estamos

The subject is 'nosotros', so the verb must be 'estamos'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I am on my way'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Estoy de camino

We use 'estar' for temporary states and 'camino' is masculine.

Complete the WhatsApp conversation.

Amigo: ¿Dónde estás? Ya empezó la película. Tú: Perdón, ________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy de camino

The context of being late for a movie suggests you are currently traveling.

Match the phrase to the context.

Your Amazon package is being delivered.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Su pedido está de camino

In a delivery context, 'su pedido' (your order) is the subject.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'estar'. جای خالی A1

Nosotros _______ de camino al aeropuerto.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estamos

The subject is 'nosotros', so the verb must be 'estamos'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'I am on my way'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Estoy de camino

We use 'estar' for temporary states and 'camino' is masculine.

Complete the WhatsApp conversation. dialogue_completion B1

Amigo: ¿Dónde estás? Ya empezó la película. Tú: Perdón, ________________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estoy de camino

The context of being late for a movie suggests you are currently traveling.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Your Amazon package is being delivered.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Su pedido está de camino

In a delivery context, 'su pedido' (your order) is the subject.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Both are correct. 'De camino' is more common in Spain, while 'en camino' is more common in Latin America.

Yes, it works for any mode of transportation: walking, driving, bus, or train.

Because 'camino' is a noun meaning 'road', not an adjective. Nouns don't change gender based on the speaker.

It means 'you caught me while I was already on my way somewhere'.

Yes, 'El paquete está de camino' is very common in tracking updates.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Use 'Estoy de camino de vuelta'.

Yes, 'voy de camino' is also very common and emphasizes the action of going.

'Estoy yendo' is more common in Argentina and is a bit more informal.

You can say 'Estoy de camino hacia ti' or simply 'Voy para allá'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Ponerse en camino

builds on

To set out / to start the journey

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Quedarse a mitad de camino

similar

To fall short / to stop halfway

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De paso

similar

Passing through

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Abrir camino

specialized form

To blaze a trail / to pioneer

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Estar al caer

similar

To be just about to arrive

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