How to Say 'Wandering Around' in Spanish

Neither desambulando nor preambulando are the right words for "wandering around." Those aren't standard Spanish terms for that.

The most common and natural way to say "wandering around" in Colombia, especially in an aimless or leisurely way, would be:

• Callejear: This literally means "to street," or to wander the streets without a specific destination. It's very common here.

Estoy callejeando un rato por el centro. (I'm wandering around the city center for a bit.)

• Deambular: This is a more formal, general term for wandering or strolling without a clear path.

La gente estaba deambulando por el parque. (People were wandering around the park.)

• Pasear: This implies a more leisurely stroll, often for enjoyment.

Vamos a pasear por el barrio. (Let's go for a stroll around the neighborhood.)

• Vagar: This can also mean to wander, but it sometimes carries a slight connotation of being idle or aimless, not always positive.

No hagas nada, solo vaga por ahí. (Don't do anything, just wander around.)

If you're just walking without a specific direction, you might also say:

• Andar sin rumbo (to walk without direction)
• Dar una vuelta (to take a turn/walk around)

So, forget desambulando and preambulando. Use callejear or deambular for what you mean.