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Verbo a Sustantivo: Usando Gerundios e Infinitivos (-ing / to)

Dominar los gerundios y infinitivos te dará una precisión y naturalidad que pocos alcanzan en inglés. ¡Prepárate para llevar tu gramática a otro nivel!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Gerunds (-ing) and Infinitives (to) turn verbs into nouns, but their usage depends entirely on the preceding verb or preposition.

  • Use gerunds after prepositions and certain verbs like 'suggest' or 'enjoy'. Example: 'He suggested going.'
  • Use infinitives after adjectives and verbs like 'decide' or 'hope'. Example: 'I decided to stay.'
  • Some verbs change meaning entirely depending on which form follows. Example: 'Stop to smoke' vs 'Stop smoking'.
Verb + [(-ing) OR (to + Verb)] ➔ Noun Function

Overview

### Overview
Dominar el uso de los gerunds (gerundios) y infinitives (infinitivos) es un paso fundamental para alcanzar un nivel C1 en inglés. Para un hispanohablante, esto puede parecer sencillo al principio, pero las sutilezas gramaticales son enormes. En español, usamos el infinitivo casi para todo (ej.
'comer es bueno', 'quiero comer'), mientras que en inglés, el uso de la forma en -ing como sustantivo (gerundio) es omnipresente. Cuando hablamos de verbals (formas verbales que funcionan como sustantivos, adjetivos o adverbios), estamos entrando en un territorio donde el inglés es mucho más rígido que el español. En español, nuestra gramática permite una gran flexibilidad con el infinitivo, pero en inglés, la elección entre to + verb o verb + -ing depende casi exclusivamente de la semántica del verbo principal o de la estructura de la oración.
Si no dominas esto, sonarás como si estuvieras traduciendo literalmente del español, lo cual es la marca definitiva de un nivel intermedio. Comprender esta estructura no solo mejora tu precisión, sino que te permite condensar ideas complejas, algo vital en entornos profesionales, académicos o al ver series en Netflix donde el lenguaje fluye con rapidez. Imagínate que quieres decir 'disfruto leer'; en español es directo, pero en inglés, si dices 'I enjoy to read', cualquier nativo notará inmediatamente que algo no encaja.
Vamos a desglosar por qué ocurre esto y cómo dominarlo.
### How This Grammar Works
La distinción fundamental radica en la función sintáctica. Un gerund (ej. swimming) funciona gramaticalmente como un sustantivo.
Piensa en él como si fuera 'el acto de nadar'. Por otro lado, un infinitive (ej. to swim) suele denotar propósito, intención o una acción futura.
En español, nuestro 'infinitivo' (comer, vivir, correr) cubre ambas funciones. Por eso, el hispanohablante tiene la tendencia natural de usar el infinitivo para todo. Sin embargo, en inglés, la estructura de la oración exige que elijas basándote en la 'valencia' del verbo anterior.
Por ejemplo, verbos que expresan una actitud mental hacia una actividad terminada o continua, como enjoy, avoid o finish, requieren un gerund. ¿Por qué? Porque el inglés conceptualiza estas acciones como algo que ya existe o que tiene una duración.
En cambio, verbos que miran hacia el futuro, como plan, decide o want, requieren un infinitive. Es una cuestión de tiempo mental: el infinitivo es 'hacia adelante', el gerundio es 'el hecho en sí'.
| Concepto | Equivalente en español | Uso en inglés |
|---|---|---|
| Gerund (-ing) | Infinitivo (generalmente) | Sustantivo (el acto de...) |
| Infinitive (to + V) | Infinitivo | Propósito, intención, futuro |
Desde una perspectiva de la lingüística comparada, el inglés ha desarrollado un sistema de 'complementación' mucho más estricto que el español. Mientras que en español decimos 'prefiero comer' o 'prefiero el comer' (aunque suene raro), en inglés la distinción es obligatoria: I prefer to eat o I prefer eating. Esta es la clave: el inglés clasifica los verbos según qué tipo de 'complemento' aceptan.
Es un ejercicio de memoria semántica, no solo gramatical.
### Formation Pattern
La formación es mecánica, pero requiere atención a la ortografía. El gerund se forma añadiendo -ing a la base verbal, mientras que el infinitive usa la partícula to antes del verbo base.
| Base Verb | Gerund | Infinitive |
|---|---|---|
| work | working | to work |
| run | running | to run |
| write | writing | to write |
| study | studying | to study |
Ojo con las reglas ortográficas:
  1. 1Verbos terminados en -e (como make): se elimina la e antes de añadir -ing (making).
  2. 2Verbos CVC (consonante-vocal-consonante) como swim: se duplica la consonante final (swimming).
  3. 3Verbos terminados en -ie como die: se cambia por y (dying).
El infinitive es mucho más sencillo: nunca cambia su forma, siempre es to + verbo base. La excepción es el bare infinitive (infinitivo sin to), que se usa después de verbos modales (can, should, must) o verbos causativos como make o let (ej. She made me cry).
### When To Use It
El uso de estas formas depende del contexto.
  1. 1Gerunds: Se usan como sujeto de la oración (Smoking is bad for you), después de preposiciones (I am tired of waiting) y después de verbos específicos de actitud (mind, suggest, enjoy).
  2. 2Infinitives: Se usan para expresar propósito (I went to the store to buy milk), después de adjetivos (It is difficult to understand) y después de verbos de intención (He wants to travel).
Imagínate que estás en una reunión de trabajo. Si dices 'I look forward to meet you', un nativo sabrá que tienes un error de nivel intermedio. La forma correcta es 'I look forward to meeting you', porque to aquí es una preposición, no parte del infinitivo.
Este es un error clásico de nivel C1 que debes evitar a toda costa.
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1El error de la preposición + infinitivo: Los hispanohablantes suelen decir 'I am good at to speak English'. El motivo es la interferencia del español, donde 'bueno en hablar' suena natural. En inglés, cualquier preposición (at, in, of, for) exige un gerundio: 'I am good at speaking English'.
  2. 2Confusión con verbos de percepción: Decir 'I saw him to cross the street'. En español usamos el infinitivo ('vi a él cruzar'), pero en inglés, después de verbos de percepción como see, hear o feel, usamos el bare infinitive o el participio presente: 'I saw him cross' o 'I saw him crossing'.
  3. 3Uso de 'to' en frases idiomáticas: Errores como 'I am used to work hard'. La estructura correcta es 'I am used to working hard', porque used to (en este contexto de costumbre) actúa como una unidad donde to funciona como preposición.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es vital comparar cómo el inglés maneja el infinitivo versus el gerundio cuando el significado cambia drásticamente.
| Verbo | Con Gerundio | Con Infinitivo |
|---|---|---|
| stop | stop smoking (dejar de fumar) | stop to smoke (parar para fumar) |
| remember | remember doing (recordar que lo hiciste) | remember to do (acordarse de hacerlo) |
| try | try eating (experimentar/probar) | try to eat (intentar hacer el esfuerzo) |
Esta tabla resume la diferencia semántica. Mientras que en español diríamos 'paré de fumar' y 'paré para fumar' (usando preposiciones), en inglés el verbo stop cambia su complemento directamente.
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1¿Puedo usar siempre el gerundio en lugar del infinitivo? No, la gramática inglesa es estricta. Cada verbo tiene su 'pareja' (gerund o infinitive) y no son intercambiables.
  2. 2¿Existe alguna regla para identificar qué verbo toma cuál? No hay una regla única, pero recuerda: si el verbo implica un proceso o actitud (enjoy, avoid), ve por el gerundio. Si implica intención o futuro (want, plan), ve por el infinitivo.
  3. 3¿Por qué 'look forward to' lleva gerundio? Porque to es una preposición que forma parte del phrasal verb look forward to, y las preposiciones siempre exigen un sustantivo o gerundio.

Gerund vs. Infinitive Structures

Form Gerund (-ing) Infinitive (to + V)
Simple
Doing
To do
Negative
Not doing
Not to do
Passive
Being done
To be done
Perfect
Having done
To have done
Perfect Passive
Having been done
To have been done
Continuous
N/A
To be doing

Meanings

The use of gerunds (the -ing form) and infinitives (to + base form) as objects or subjects in a sentence to represent an action as a concept or thing.

1

Gerund as Subject/Object

Using the -ing form to talk about an activity in general.

“Skiing is my favorite winter sport.”

“I really enjoy hiking in the mountains.”

2

Infinitive of Purpose

Using 'to + verb' to explain why someone does something.

“I went to the store to buy milk.”

“She studied hard to pass the exam.”

3

Meaning-Change Verbs

Verbs like 'remember', 'forget', and 'stop' that change meaning based on the complement.

“I stopped to smoke (I paused my walk to have a cigarette).”

“I stopped smoking (I quit the habit).”

4

Gerunds after Prepositions

English strictly requires the -ing form after any preposition.

“I am interested in learning more.”

“She is good at drawing.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Verbo a Sustantivo: Usando Gerundios e Infinitivos (-ing / to)
Contexto de uso Forma Verbo de ejemplo Ejemplo de oración
Sujeto de la oración
Gerundio
Swimming
Swimming is great exercise.
Después de preposiciones
Gerundio
of learning
She dreams of learning German.
Después de verbos específicos
Gerundio
enjoy watching
I enjoy watching documentaries.
Después de verbos específicos
Infinitivo
decide to go
They decided to go home.
Verbo + Objeto + Infinitivo
Infinitivo
told him to wait
I told him to wait for me.
Adjetivos + Infinitivo
Infinitivo
easy to understand
This rule is easy to understand.
Verbos que cambian de significado (stop)
Gerundio
stop eating
You should stop eating sugar.
Verbos que cambian de significado (stop)
Infinitivo
stop to eat
We stopped to eat lunch.
Verbos que cambian de significado (try)
Gerundio
try calling
Try calling her number again.
Verbos que cambian de significado (try)
Infinitivo
try to call
I will try to call her later.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
I would suggest implementing a new strategy.

I would suggest implementing a new strategy. (Business meeting)

Neutral
I suggest trying a new strategy.

I suggest trying a new strategy. (Business meeting)

Informal
How about trying something else?

How about trying something else? (Business meeting)

Jerga
Let's just wing it.

Let's just wing it. (Business meeting)

Gerundios e Infinitivos: Transformaciones de Verbos

Formas de Verbo a Sustantivo

Gerundios (-ing)

  • Sujeto Reading is fun.
  • Después de Preposición Good at drawing.
  • Después de Verbos Enjoy playing.

Infinitivos (to + Verbo)

  • Objeto Decide to go.
  • Después de Adjetivos Easy to learn.
  • Propósito Stopped to eat.

Ambos (Cambio de Significado)

  • Stop Stop smoking / Stop to smoke.
  • Remember Remember locking / Remember to lock.

Gerundios vs. Infinitivos: Guía Rápida

Cuándo usar Gerundios
Sujeto de la oración Running is healthy.
Después de Preposiciones Thank you for helping.
Después de verbos como 'enjoy' She enjoys dancing.
Cuándo usar Infinitivos
Después de verbos como 'decide' I decided to leave.
Después de Adjetivos It's difficult to understand.
Para mostrar propósito He called to apologize.
Verbos con Ambos (Cambios de Significado)
Stop Stop talking / Stop to talk.
Try Try doing / Try to do.
Remember Remember seeing / Remember to see.

Elegir Gerundio o Infinitivo: Un Diagrama de Decisión

1

¿El verbo está precedido por una preposición (por ejemplo, in, on, about, for, without)?

YES
Usa GERUNDIO
NO
Continuar
2

¿Es el verbo el sujeto de la oración?

YES
Usa GERUNDIO
NO
Continuar
3

¿Es el verbo principal uno que generalmente usa un INFINITIVO (por ejemplo, want, need, decide, hope)?

YES
Usa INFINITIVO
NO
Continuar
4

¿Es el verbo principal uno que generalmente usa un GERUNDIO (por ejemplo, enjoy, finish, avoid, suggest)?

YES
Usa GERUNDIO
NO
Continuar
5

¿El verbo cambia de significado con una forma diferente (por ejemplo, stop, remember, try)?

YES
Considera el significado intencionado cuidadosamente
NO
Consulta un diccionario o escucha patrones de uso comunes

Grupos de Verbos Comunes

Verbos + Gerundio

  • Enjoy
  • Finish
  • Avoid
  • Mind
  • Suggest
  • Consider
  • Deny
  • Admit
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Verbos + Infinitivo

  • Decide
  • Agree
  • Hope
  • Plan
  • Promise
  • Want
  • Learn
  • Refuse
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Verbos + Objeto + Infinitivo

  • Ask
  • Tell
  • Advise
  • Allow
  • Force
  • Remind
  • Encourage
  • Persuade
↔️

Verbos + Gerundio O Infinitivo (Mismo Significado)

  • Start
  • Begin
  • Continue
  • Like
  • Love
  • Hate
  • Prefer
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Verbos + Gerundio O Infinitivo (Diferente Significado)

  • Stop
  • Remember
  • Forget
  • Try
  • Regret
  • Need

Ejemplos por nivel

1

I like reading books.

2

I want to go home.

3

Swimming is fun.

4

He needs to sleep.

1

She finished doing her homework.

2

They decided to buy a car.

3

I am interested in learning English.

4

We went to the cafe to meet friends.

1

You should avoid eating too much sugar.

2

I hope to see you soon.

3

He kept talking even though I was busy.

4

It is difficult to understand him.

1

I remember visiting Paris when I was ten.

2

Please remember to lock the door.

3

I tried to open the window, but it was stuck.

4

Try adding some salt to the soup.

1

I resent being treated like a child.

2

He is reported to have escaped from prison.

3

I object to being spoken to in that tone.

4

The company anticipates making a profit this year.

1

I don't much care for his interfering in our affairs.

2

To have lived through such a crisis is a miracle.

3

I watched the sun set over the horizon.

4

The suspect confessed to having forged the documents.

Fácil de confundir

Verb-to-Noun: Using Gerunds & Infinitives (-ing / to) vs Stop doing vs Stop to do

Learners often use 'stop to do' when they mean they quit a habit.

Verb-to-Noun: Using Gerunds & Infinitives (-ing / to) vs Remember doing vs Remember to do

Mixing up past memories with future tasks.

Verb-to-Noun: Using Gerunds & Infinitives (-ing / to) vs Go on doing vs Go on to do

Used incorrectly in academic or biographical contexts.

Errores comunes

I like swim.

I like swimming.

The verb 'like' needs a gerund or infinitive, not a base form.

I want going.

I want to go.

'Want' always takes an infinitive.

He is good in play.

He is good at playing.

Prepositions need -ing.

To reading is fun.

Reading is fun.

Gerunds are more natural as subjects than infinitives.

I am thinking to go.

I am thinking of going.

'Think of' is a prepositional phrase requiring a gerund.

She finished to eat.

She finished eating.

'Finish' requires a gerund.

I went for buy milk.

I went to buy milk.

Use 'to' for purpose, not 'for'.

I suggest to wait.

I suggest waiting.

'Suggest' never takes a to-infinitive.

I don't mind to help.

I don't mind helping.

'Mind' requires a gerund.

I am used to get up early.

I am used to getting up early.

Here 'to' is a preposition.

I regret to tell him the news.

I regret telling him the news.

Use gerund for past regrets; infinitive for giving bad news now.

He was seen cross the road.

He was seen crossing the road.

Passive perception verbs usually take the -ing form.

I look forward to meet you.

I look forward to meeting you.

'To' is a preposition here.

They denied to have stolen it.

They denied having stolen it.

'Deny' takes a gerund.

Patrones de oraciones

I am looking forward to ___.

It's no use ___.

I would rather ___ than ___.

I resent ___.

Real World Usage

Job Interviews very common

I am skilled at managing large teams.

Texting constant

Stop bugging me!

Social Media very common

Thanks for following!

Travel common

I'd like to check in, please.

Food Delivery Apps occasional

Your order is being prepared.

Academic Writing constant

Understanding the data is crucial.

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Escucha los patrones

Presta muchísima atención a cómo los nativos usan los gerundios e infinitivos en series, podcasts o conversaciones. Tu oído empezará a captar lo que suena 'bien' de forma natural.
It just sounds right to me.
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Memoriza pares de verbos

En vez de verbos sueltos, intenta aprender combinaciones comunes como 'enjoy + -ing' o 'decide + to-infinitive'. Las tarjetas de estudio (flashcards) pueden ser tus mejores aliadas, ¡especialmente para los más caprichosos!
I enjoy playing football.
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¡Las preposiciones siempre ganan!

Si hay una preposición antes del verbo, ¡casi seguro que será un gerundio! Recuerda 'look forward to' y 'be used to' como ejemplos clave donde 'to' funciona como preposición.
I look forward to hearing from you.
🌍

Matices formales vs. informales

A veces, usar un gerundio como sujeto puede sonar más natural en el habla cotidiana, mientras que un infinitivo podría usarse en textos más formales o en contextos muy específicos. ¡No tengas miedo de sonar un poco más natural!
Working from home is great.
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Usa un buen diccionario

Cuando tengas dudas, consulta un diccionario de buena reputación. A menudo, listan los patrones gramaticales asociados con los verbos, indicando si van con gerundio, infinitivo o ambos.
Check the dictionary for usage.

Smart Tips

Never use 'to'. Always use -ing or a 'that' clause.

I suggest to go to the park. I suggest going to the park.

Use 'to + verb' instead of 'for + -ing'.

I went to the shop for buying bread. I went to the shop to buy bread.

Check if the action happened in the past (use -ing) or needs to happen in the future (use to).

I remembered to visit her last year (if you mean the memory). I remembered visiting her last year.

Always add -ing to the following verb.

I look forward to hear from you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Pronunciación

/ɪŋ/

The -ing suffix

In casual speech, the 'g' is often dropped (e.g., 'runnin'), but in formal English, the full 'ng' sound is expected.

/tə/

The 'to' particle

In the infinitive, 'to' is usually unstressed and sounds like 'tuh'.

Emphasis on the Gerund

I LOVE ↗swimming.

Emphasizes the activity itself.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Prepositions are 'ing'-clined to take the gerund.

Asociación visual

Imagine a 'To' bridge leading to a future goal (Infinitive) and an '-ing' circle representing a continuous cycle or a past memory (Gerund).

Rhyme

After 'suggest' and 'avoid', the -ing form is employed. After 'hope' and 'decide', the 'to' form will be your guide.

Story

I was 'walking' (gerund) in the park when I 'stopped to look' (infinitive of purpose) at a bird. I 'remembered seeing' (gerund for memory) that bird before. I 'decided to take' (infinitive for decision) a photo.

Word Web

SuggestEnjoyAvoidDecideHopePlanPrepositionPurpose

Desafío

Write 5 sentences about your career goals using at least 3 gerunds and 3 infinitives.

Notas culturales

BrE often uses 'like + gerund' (I like swimming), whereas AmE is more likely to use 'like + infinitive' (I like to swim), though both are understood.

Gerunds are preferred for naming fields of study or complex processes in formal papers.

Sometimes uses 'a-' prefixing with gerunds in folk speech, though this is non-standard.

The English gerund evolved from the Old English suffix '-ung', while the infinitive comes from the Germanic 'to' + dative case of the verbal noun.

Inicios de conversación

What is something you really enjoy doing on weekends?

What do you hope to achieve in the next five years?

Is there anything you regret doing in your past?

What would you suggest doing to improve the local economy?

Temas para diario

Write about a time you tried to learn a new skill but failed. What did you try doing to fix the problem?
Describe your dream job. What do you look forward to doing every day?
Discuss the pros and cons of living abroad. Use gerunds as subjects.
Write a letter to your younger self. What would you advise them to do or avoid doing?

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto

Test Yourself

Elige la forma correcta

She finished ___ her essay just before the deadline.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: writing
El verbo 'finish' siempre va seguido de un gerundio. ¡Es una pareja inseparable!
Encuentra y corrige el error Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I'm looking forward to go on vacation next month.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm looking forward to going on vacation next month.
La frase 'look forward to' usa 'to' como preposición, por lo que debe ir seguida de un gerundio. ¡Recuerda, preposición = gerundio!
¿Qué oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He promised to help me with my project.
El verbo 'promise' va seguido de un infinitivo. ¡Piensa en el compromiso a futuro!
Pon las palabras en orden Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I enjoy reading fantasy novels
El verbo 'enjoy' va seguido de un gerundio. ¡Es un verbo de disfrute!
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ella se detuvo para estirar las piernas.'

Answer starts with: ["S...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She stopped to stretch her legs.","She paused to stretch her legs."]
Para expresar la razón para detenerse, usa el infinitivo. Si hubiera cesado la actividad de estirar, sería 'She stopped stretching her legs'. ¡El matiz es crucial!

Score: /5

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Choose the correct form of the verb. Opción múltiple

I suggest ___ to the museum instead.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: going
'Suggest' is always followed by a gerund.
Fill in the blank with the correct form (gerund or infinitive).

I'll never forget ___ (see) the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: seeing
We use the gerund with 'forget' when talking about a past memory.
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I am looking forward to meet you next week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to meet
It should be 'to meeting' because 'to' is a preposition here.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets. Sentence Transformation

It is not worth trying to fix this. (USE)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It is no use trying to fix this.
'It is no use' is a fixed expression followed by a gerund.
Match the verb to its required complement form. Match Pairs

1. Avoid, 2. Decide, 3. Stop (quit)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Gerund, 2-Infinitive, 3-Gerund
Avoid + ing, Decide + to, Stop + ing.
Select the correct meaning. Opción múltiple

He stopped to talk to her.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He paused his previous action so he could talk to her.
'Stop + infinitive' indicates purpose.
Complete the sentence.

She is interested in ___ (apply) for the job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: applying
After the preposition 'in', we must use a gerund.
Which sentence is correct? Opción múltiple

Choose the grammatically perfect sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I want you to go.
'Want' follows the pattern: Verb + Object + To-Infinitive.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Elige la forma correcta Completar huecos

Have you considered ___ for that advanced course?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: applying
Encuentra y corrige el error Error Correction

I regret telling you this, but we need to postpone the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I regret to tell you this, but we need to postpone the meeting.
¿Qué oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: It's difficult to master a new skill overnight.
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés Traducción

Translate into English: 'Ella me sugirió ir a la playa.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She suggested going to the beach.","She suggested we go to the beach."]
Pon las palabras en orden Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I decided to study abroad next semester
Empareja cada verbo con su forma de seguimiento típica Match Pairs

Match the verbs with the correct form:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige la forma correcta Completar huecos

I can't imagine ___ without my phone for a day.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: living
Encuentra y corrige el error Error Correction

He offered taking us to the airport.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He offered to take us to the airport.
¿Qué oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She didn't deny breaking the vase.
Escribe la oración correcta en inglés Traducción

Translate into English: 'Recuerdo haber cerrado la puerta.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I remember locking the door."]
Pon las palabras en orden Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Learning a new language is a challenge
Empareja el verbo con su patrón de uso típico Match Pairs

Match the verbs with the phrase that correctly completes them:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

In this phrase, 'to' is a preposition, not part of the infinitive. Just as you say 'I'm going to London' (noun), you must use a gerund (verbal noun) after 'to' here.

'Try to do' means you are making an effort to achieve something difficult. 'Try doing' means you are experimenting with an action to see if it solves a problem.

Yes, usually. 'I like swimming' and 'I like to swim' are both correct. However, 'I like to swim' often implies a habit or something you think is a good idea, while 'I like swimming' focuses on the enjoyment of the activity.

Common ones include: avoid, enjoy, finish, mind, suggest, recommend, and keep.

No. After modal verbs (can, should, must) and verbs like 'make' and 'let', we use the 'bare infinitive' without 'to'.

Absolutely! 'Smoking is prohibited' or 'Learning is fun' are perfect examples.

It's the form 'being + past participle'. For example: 'I don't like being told what to do.'

Try putting a noun after it. If it makes sense (e.g., 'I'm used to *the noise*'), then 'to' is a preposition and needs a gerund.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Infinitivo

Spanish never uses the -ando/-iendo form as a noun.

French moderate

Infinitif

French uses the gerundive (en + participe présent) only for simultaneous actions.

German high

Infinitiv mit zu

German has no direct equivalent to the English -ing gerund.

Japanese low

Koto / No (Nominalizers)

Japanese doesn't have a 'to-infinitive' vs 'gerund' distinction; it depends on the following particle.

Arabic partial

Masdar

The Masdar is a distinct morphological form, not just a suffix like -ing.

Chinese none

No change

There are no morphological markers like -ing or 'to'.

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