Spanish Phrase
Ando en bici.
Meaning
Literally ‘I ride in bike’, this phrase tells the listener that the speaker is traveling by bicycle, either right now or as a regular habit.
When to use
Use it when you want to describe how you get somewhere, especially in casual conversation. It works for both a current action (¡Mira! Ando en bici.) and a habitual routine (Ando en bici todos los días).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Andoenbici
Andar (present 1st person singular)
Andar is a regular -ar verb; in this context it means ‘to ride’ or ‘to travel by’ a vehicle.
Preposition en + transport
When talking about the means of transport, Spanish uses the preposition en (e.g., en coche, en tren, en bici).
Bici vs. bicicleta
Bici is the colloquial, shortened form of bicicleta and is widely used in informal speech.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo vas al trabajo?
How do you get to work?
Ando en bici.
I ride a bike.
✕Common Mistakes
Ando a bici.
The preposition for transport is en, not a.
Ando en la bici.
Adding the article ‘la’ is unnecessary in this idiom; it sounds redundant.
Voy a bici.
Do not confuse ‘andar’ with ‘ir’ when you mean ‘to ride a bike’. ‘Voy en bici’ is also correct, but ‘Voy a bici’ is wrong.
↔Alternatives
Voy en bicicleta.
I go by bicycle.
Me desplazo en bici.
I get around on a bike.
Uso la bici.
I use the bike.
Cultural Tip
In Spain and many Latin‑American countries ‘bici’ is the everyday word for ‘bicicleta’. It’s perfect for informal speech, but in formal writing or announcements you’ll see the full word. Also, cyclists in major Spanish cities often wear helmets and use dedicated bike lanes, so mentioning ‘bici’ can signal a modern, eco‑friendly lifestyle.