andanza
adventure
noun an-DAN-sah Rare
Origin: From andar (to walk, to wander), from Latin ambulare.
Also means
wandering
Usage Note
Andanza typically appears in the plural andanzas, meaning adventures, wanderings, or the ups and downs of life: las andanzas de Don Quijote. The singular is rarer and can carry the sense of 'a spell of fortune'. It is related to andar (to walk/travel), and carries the connotation of journeying through life's experiences rather than just physical movement.
Examples
"Nos contó sus andanzas por el extranjero."
Natural Translation
She told us about her adventures abroad.
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