A2 Present Tense 9 min read Easy

Present Progressive: What Are You Doing NOW?

Combine the conjugated form of estar with the gerund (-ando/-iendo) to describe actions happening literally right now.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use the Present Progressive to describe actions happening at this exact moment by combining 'estar' with a verb ending in -ando or -iendo.

  • Use 'estar' + verb root + -ando for -ar verbs (e.g., 'estoy hablando').
  • Use 'estar' + verb root + -iendo for -er/-ir verbs (e.g., 'estoy comiendo').
  • Irregular verbs like 'leer' become 'leyendo' to avoid triple vowels.
Subject + Estar (conjugado) + Verbo (-ando/-iendo)

Overview

The Spanish Present Progressive, also known as the presente progresivo or estar + gerund, describes an action that is currently in progress at the moment of speaking or within a defined, temporary timeframe. It conveys the idea of something actively happening right now, distinguishing it from habitual actions or general truths. While structurally similar to the English "to be + -ing" construction, its usage in Spanish is generally more restricted and emphasizes the dynamic, temporary nature of an ongoing event.

It is essential for communicating immediate actions and contrasts sharply with the broader applications of the Present Simple in Spanish. Understanding this distinction is foundational for expressing temporary states versus permanent characteristics or routine behaviors.

Conjugation Table

Person estar Conjugation English Equivalent
:--------------- :------------------ :-----------------
Yo (I) estoy I am
Tú (You - informal) estás You are
Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You - formal) está He/She/It/You is/are
Nosotros/Nosotras (We) estamos We are
Vosotros/Vosotras (You all - informal, Spain) estáis You all are
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all - formal) están They/You all are

How This Grammar Works

The Present Progressive functions as a two-part verb phrase. The first part, the conjugated form of estar, acts as an auxiliary verb, providing information about the subject and the immediacy of the action. Estar inherently conveys a temporary state or location, which aligns perfectly with the concept of an action currently unfolding.
For example, estar is used when describing Estoy cansado (I am tired - a temporary state) or Estoy en casa (I am at home - a temporary location).
The second part, the gerund, carries the semantic meaning of the action itself. It is the invariant form of the verb that expresses the ongoing nature of the activity. Unlike adjectives, gerunds do not change for gender or number to agree with the subject; they retain their -ando or -iendo ending.
This structure allows Spanish speakers to clearly delineate actions that are strictly in progress from those that are habitual or completed. The combination effectively communicates "being [action]-ing," emphasizing the dynamic process rather than the result or general habit.
Consider Estoy comiendo. (I am eating.) Here, estoy establishes the subject Yo and the present, temporary state of 'being,' while comiendo specifies the ongoing action of 'eating.' Without estar, saying just Comiendo would be an incomplete thought, conveying only the action but not who is doing it or when.

Formation Pattern

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Forming the gerund is a straightforward process, though it includes a set of important irregular verbs. The general rule depends on the verb's infinitive ending.
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Regular Gerunds:
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For verbs ending in -AR, remove the -ar and add -ando.
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hablar (to speak) → hablando (speaking)
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cantar (to sing) → cantando (singing)
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trabajar (to work) → trabajando (working)
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For verbs ending in -ER or -IR, remove the -er or -ir and add -iendo.
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comer (to eat) → comiendo (eating)
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beber (to drink) → bebiendo (drinking)
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vivir (to live) → viviendo (living)
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escribir (to write) → escribiendo (writing)
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Irregular Gerunds:
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These irregular forms often occur when the verb stem undergoes a vowel change or ends in a vowel, requiring a phonetic adjustment for smoother pronunciation. These irregularities are consistent with broader Spanish phonetic rules.
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Vowel Stem Change (i → y): If the stem of an -ER or -IR verb ends in a vowel, the i in -iendo changes to y to avoid having three consecutive vowels, especially i-i-e. This creates the -yendo ending.
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| Infinitive | Stem Ends In | Gerund | English Equivalent |
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| :----------- | :----------- | :--------- | :----------------- |
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| leer | e | leyendo | reading |
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| creer | e | creyendo | believing |
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| oír | o | oyendo | hearing |
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| construir | u | construyendo | building |
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| traer | e | trayendo | bringing |
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-IR Stem-Changing Verbs (e → i, o → u): Many -IR verbs that undergo stem changes in the present tense (e.g., e changes to ie or i; o changes to ue or u) retain a similar stem change in their gerund form, but they simplify to i or u respectively. This is a common pattern for specific e and o stem changes found in certain verb groups.
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| Infinitive | Present Tense Stem Change | Gerund | English Equivalent |
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| :----------- | :------------------------ | :--------- | :----------------- |
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| pedir | pido (e → i) | pidiendo | asking/ordering |
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| servir | sirvo (e → i) | sirviendo| serving |
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| decir | digo (e → i) | diciendo | saying/telling |
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| dormir | duermo (o → ue) | durmiendo| sleeping |
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| morir | muero (o → ue) | muriendo | dying |
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| poder | puedo (o → ue) | pudiendo | being able to |
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Note: poder is an -ER verb, but it follows the o → u stem change in the gerund due to its vowel structure. For more detail on gerund formation, especially irregulars, consult the related rule "Irregular Spanish Gerunds: 'y', 'i', and 'u' Forms (leyendo, pidiendo, durmiendo)" in this chapter.

When To Use It

Use the Present Progressive specifically to highlight the on-going, temporary nature of an action. Its application in Spanish is generally more precise than its English counterpart.
  • Actions in immediate progress: The primary use is for actions literally happening at the exact moment of speech. This is the most common and unambiguous application.
  • Ahora mismo, estoy estudiando para el examen. (Right now, I am studying for the exam.)
  • ¿Qué estás haciendo? (What are you doing?)
  • Los niños están jugando en el parque. (The children are playing in the park.)
  • Actions ongoing within a current, limited timeframe: The action doesn't have to be occurring at the absolute second of speaking, but it must be an activity that is currently taking place over a period that includes the present moment and is perceived as temporary. This often happens with adverbs like actualmente (currently) or últimamente (lately).
  • Estamos trabajando en un proyecto muy ambicioso. (We are working on a very ambitious project - not necessarily at this precise second, but within this period of time.)
  • Últimamente, estoy leyendo muchos libros de fantasía. (Lately, I am reading many fantasy books.)
  • Mi hermana está viviendo en Londres este semestre. (My sister is living in London this semester - temporary residence.)
  • To emphasize a developing or changing situation: When you want to stress that a process is unfolding or something is gradually changing, the progressive can be effective.
  • El clima está cambiando rápidamente. (The weather is changing rapidly.)
  • Mi español está mejorando poco a poco. (My Spanish is improving little by little.)
  • La ciudad está creciendo a un ritmo acelerado. (The city is growing at an accelerated pace.)

When Not To Use It

Despite its similarity to English, the Spanish Present Progressive has specific limitations. Misusing it can sound unnatural or even incorrect to native speakers. This is a critical distinction for A2 learners transitioning from English linguistic patterns.
  • For future plans or intentions: Unlike English, where you might say "I'm going to the cinema tomorrow," Spanish does not use the progressive for future arrangements. Instead, use the Present Simple or the ir a + infinitive construction.
  • Incorrect: Estoy yendo al cine mañana.
  • Correct: Voy al cine mañana. (I am going/I go to the cinema tomorrow.)
  • Correct: Voy a ir al cine mañana. (I am going to go to the cinema tomorrow.)
  • For habitual actions or general truths: The Present Simple is the default tense for expressing routines, habits, facts, and general statements. The progressive implies a temporary deviation from the norm, not the norm itself.
  • Incorrect: Cada día, estoy corriendo por el parque.
  • Correct: Cada día, corro por el parque. (Every day, I run in the park.)
  • Incorrect: El agua está hirviendo a cien grados.
  • Correct: El agua hierve a cien grados. (Water boils at a hundred degrees.)
  • With stative verbs (verbs of state, not action): Verbs that describe mental states, emotions, senses, or possession typically do not take the progressive form because they describe conditions rather than ongoing actions. These include verbs like saber (to know), creer (to believe), querer (to want), tener (to have), parecer (to seem), ser (to be), conocer (to know/be acquainted with), entender (to understand).
  • Incorrect: Estoy sabiendo la respuesta.
  • Correct: Sé la respuesta. (I know the answer.)
  • Incorrect: Estoy queriendo un café.
  • Correct: Quiero un café. (I want a coffee.)
  • When the Present Simple naturally implies ongoing action: In many contexts where English uses the progressive, Spanish speakers will opt for the Present Simple, especially in casual conversation, unless there is a strong need to emphasize the immediate and temporary nature of the action.
  • ¿Qué haces? (What are you doing?) - More common than ¿Qué estás haciendo? in general conversation.
  • Esperamos el autobús. (We are waiting for the bus.) - Often preferred over Estamos esperando el autobús unless emphasizing frustration or the precise moment. This reflects a fundamental difference in how Spanish and English conceptualize ongoing events.

Common Mistakes

Learners frequently encounter specific pitfalls when applying the Spanish Present Progressive, largely due to interference from English grammar. Recognizing these patterns of error is key to achieving fluency and naturalness.
  • Direct translation of English progressive: The most common error is overuse. Because English employs the progressive very broadly (for future plans, habits, or general ongoing actions), learners often try to translate directly. This leads to constructions like Estoy yendo a casa mañana (incorrect) when Voy a casa mañana is required. Remember, Spanish reserves the progressive for strict right now or temporarily ongoing situations.
  • Forgetting the auxiliary verb estar: Omitting estar results in a gerund standing alone, which is grammatically incomplete and sounds unnatural, akin to

Present Progressive Conjugation

Subject Estar Gerundio (-ando/-iendo) Example
Yo
estoy
hablando
Estoy hablando
Tú
estás
comiendo
Estás comiendo
Él/Ella/Ud.
está
viviendo
Está viviendo
Nosotros
estamos
hablando
Estamos hablando
Vosotros
estáis
comiendo
Estáis comiendo
Ellos/Ellas/Uds.
están
viviendo
Están viviendo

Meanings

The present progressive is used to emphasize that an action is currently in progress at the moment of speaking.

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Immediate action

Action occurring at the exact moment of speech.

“¿Qué estás haciendo?”

“Estoy cocinando la cena.”

2

Temporary trend

An action happening over a period of time, even if not at this second.

“Estoy leyendo un libro muy interesante últimamente.”

“Estamos aprendiendo sobre la historia.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Present Progressive: What Are You Doing NOW?
Form Structure Example
Affirmative
Estar + Gerundio
Estoy trabajando.
Negative
No + Estar + Gerundio
No estoy trabajando.
Interrogative
¿Estar + Sujeto + Gerundio?
¿Estás trabajando?
Short Answer
Sí/No + Estar
Sí, estoy.
Irregular (-ir)
Stem change + -iendo
Durmiendo.
Vowel change
Stem + -yendo
Leyendo.

Formality Spectrum

Formal
Estoy trabajando en este momento.

Estoy trabajando en este momento. (Work/Professional)

Neutral
Estoy trabajando.

Estoy trabajando. (Work/Professional)

Informal
Estoy currando.

Estoy currando. (Work/Professional)

Slang
Estoy a tope.

Estoy a tope. (Work/Professional)

The Progressive Formula

Present Progressive

Verb 1

  • Estar To be

Verb 2

  • -ando for -ar
  • -iendo for -er/-ir
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Examples by Level

1

Estoy comiendo.

I am eating.

2

Estás hablando.

You are talking.

3

Estamos estudiando.

We are studying.

4

Está lloviendo.

It is raining.

1

¿Qué estás haciendo ahora?

What are you doing now?

2

No estoy trabajando hoy.

I am not working today.

3

Ellos están jugando fútbol.

They are playing soccer.

4

Ella está leyendo un libro.

She is reading a book.

1

Últimamente estoy durmiendo muy poco.

Lately I am sleeping very little.

2

Estamos intentando terminar el proyecto.

We are trying to finish the project.

3

Él está pidiendo ayuda a sus amigos.

He is asking his friends for help.

4

¿Estáis viendo la película nueva?

Are you (plural) watching the new movie?

1

La situación está cambiando rápidamente.

The situation is changing rapidly.

2

Estoy trabajando en un informe complejo.

I am working on a complex report.

3

Estamos debatiendo sobre el futuro.

We are debating the future.

4

Ella está construyendo su propia casa.

She is building her own house.

1

Se está gestando un cambio importante.

An important change is brewing.

2

Estamos lidiando con problemas técnicos.

We are dealing with technical issues.

3

Él está sobrellevando la situación con calma.

He is coping with the situation calmly.

4

Estamos viendo cómo evoluciona el mercado.

We are watching how the market evolves.

1

La sociedad está redefiniendo sus valores.

Society is redefining its values.

2

Estamos presenciando un fenómeno único.

We are witnessing a unique phenomenon.

3

La empresa está implementando nuevas políticas.

The company is implementing new policies.

4

Estamos articulando una respuesta formal.

We are articulating a formal response.

Easily Confused

Present Progressive: What Are You Doing NOW? vs Simple Present vs. Progressive

Learners use progressive for habits.

Present Progressive: What Are You Doing NOW? vs Ser vs. Estar

Using ser for progressive.

Present Progressive: What Are You Doing NOW? vs Infinitive vs. Gerund

Using infinitive after estar.

Common Mistakes

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Soy comiendo

✓

Estoy comiendo

Use estar, not ser.
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Estoy como

✓

Estoy comiendo

Don't use the simple present after estar.
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Estoy comer

✓

Estoy comiendo

Use the gerund, not the infinitive.
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Comiendo yo

✓

Yo estoy comiendo

Subject usually comes first.
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Estoy leiendo

✓

Estoy leyendo

Spelling change for double vowels.
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Estoy durmiendo (for habit)

✓

Duermo (for habit)

Progressive is for 'now', not 'every day'.
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Estamos escribiendo

✓

Estamos escribiendo (Wait, this is correct, but watch for stem changes)

Ensure correct stem change.
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Estoy sabiendo

✓

Sé

Stative verbs don't take progressive.
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Estoy gustando

✓

Me gusta

Gustar is stative.
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Estoy teniendo

✓

Tengo

Tener is stative.
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Estoy siendo bueno

✓

Me estoy portando bien

Ser is rarely used in progressive.
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Estoy pareciendo

✓

Parece

Parecer is stative.
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Estoy valiendo

✓

Vale

Valer is stative.
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Estoy perteneciendo

✓

Pertenece

Pertenecer is stative.

Sentence Patterns

Estoy ___ ahora mismo.

¿Estás ___ la tarea?

Ellos están ___ en el parque.

Estamos ___ una solución al problema.

Real World Usage

Texting constant

¿Qué estás haciendo?

Work Meeting very common

Estamos revisando los datos.

Social Media common

Estoy disfrutando el sol.

Travel common

Estoy buscando el hotel.

Food Delivery occasional

Estoy esperando mi comida.

Job Interview common

Estoy buscando nuevos retos.

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Not for the Future!

Unlike English ('I'm flying tomorrow'), Spanish progressive is ONLY for right now. Use 'Voy a volar' for future.
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Pronoun Placement

You can put reflexive pronouns BEFORE estar ('Me estoy duchando') or ATTACHED to the gerund ('Estoy duchándome').
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Native Habit

Spanish speakers often use simple present ('¿Qué haces?') where English speakers would strictly use progressive ('What are you doing?').

Smart Tips

Don't use progressive for stative verbs.

Estoy sabiendo la respuesta. → Sé la respuesta.

Use -yendo for verbs ending in vowels.

Estoy leiendo. → Estoy leyendo.

Use simple present for daily routines.

Estoy comiendo a las 8 cada día. → Como a las 8 cada día.

Use progressive to soften requests.

Busco ayuda. → Estoy buscando ayuda.

Pronunciation

ha-BLAN-do

Stress

The stress in the gerund form often shifts to the 'a' or 'e' of the ending.

Question

¿Estás es-cu-CHAN-do? ↑

Rising intonation at the end for yes/no questions.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Estar is the star of the show; add -ando or -iendo to let the verb flow.

Visual Association

Imagine a bright yellow star (Estar) wearing a cape, holding a sign that says 'NOW'. Every verb it touches gets a pair of 'ando/iendo' shoes to start running.

Rhyme

For actions that are happening now, add -ando or -iendo, that's the vow.

Story

Maria is in her kitchen. She is cooking (está cocinando). Her cat is sleeping (está durmiendo). She is reading (está leyendo) a recipe. Everything is happening right now!

Word Web

EstarHablandoComiendoViviendoLeyendoDurmiendo

Challenge

For the next 5 minutes, narrate everything you are doing in Spanish using 'Estoy...'

Cultural Notes

The progressive is used, but Spaniards often prefer the simple present for near-future plans.

Very common in daily speech, often used to soften requests.

Uses 'vos' form for 'estar' (estás), but the gerund remains the same.

Derived from Latin 'stare' (to stand) + the gerundive form.

Conversation Starters

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¿Qué estás haciendo ahora mismo?

“

¿Qué están haciendo tus amigos hoy?

“

¿Estás trabajando en algún proyecto interesante?

“

¿Qué está cambiando en tu vida últimamente?

Journal Prompts

Describe your current room and what you are doing.
Write about a project you are currently working on.
Reflect on a temporary trend in your city.
Discuss a professional challenge you are currently navigating.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Conjugate the verb.

Yo ___ (hablar) con mi madre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy hablando
Estar + gerundio.
Select the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy comiendo.
Estar + gerundio.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Él está leiendo un libro.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Él está leyendo un libro.
Spelling change for leer.
Change to progressive. Sentence Transformation

Yo como.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy comiendo.
Standard formation.
Conjugate for 'Nosotros'. Conjugation Drill

Nosotros ___ (vivir) en Madrid.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estamos viviendo
Vivir -> viviendo.
Match the verb to its gerund. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: durmiendo
Stem change in -ir verbs.
Order the words. Sentence Building

trabajando / estoy / yo / hoy

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yo estoy trabajando hoy.
Standard word order.
Choose the correct usage. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sé la verdad.
Saber is stative.

Score: /8

Practice Exercises

8 exercises
Conjugate the verb.

Yo ___ (hablar) con mi madre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy hablando
Estar + gerundio.
Select the correct sentence. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy comiendo.
Estar + gerundio.
Fix the error. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Él está leiendo un libro.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Él está leyendo un libro.
Spelling change for leer.
Change to progressive. Sentence Transformation

Yo como.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy comiendo.
Standard formation.
Conjugate for 'Nosotros'. Conjugation Drill

Nosotros ___ (vivir) en Madrid.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estamos viviendo
Vivir -> viviendo.
Match the verb to its gerund. Match Pairs

Dormir -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: durmiendo
Stem change in -ir verbs.
Order the words. Sentence Building

trabajando / estoy / yo / hoy

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yo estoy trabajando hoy.
Standard word order.
Choose the correct usage. Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Sé la verdad.
Saber is stative.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Complete the sentence Fill in the Blank

Tú ___ (vivir) la vida loca.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estás viviendo
Match the verb to its irregular gerund Match Pairs

Connect the infinitive to the gerund form:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Leer -> Leyendo","Dormir -> Durmiendo","Pedir -> Pidiendo"]
Identify the correct usage Multiple Choice

Which sentence refers to right now?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy limpiando mi cuarto.
Put the words in order Sentence Reorder

escuchando / estamos / música / no

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No estamos escuchando música.
Fix the mistake Error Correction

Ellos están leiendo el periódico.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ellos están leyendo el periódico.
Complete with the correct form Fill in the Blank

¿Qué ___ (hacer) tú?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estás haciendo
Translate to Spanish Translation

We are working.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estamos trabajando.
Select the correct sentence Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy bebiendo agua.
Find the error Error Correction

Yo estoy jugar videojuegos.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Yo estoy jugando videojuegos.
Fill in the blank Fill in the Blank

El perro ___ (dormir) en el sofá.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: está durmiendo
When to use progressive? Multiple Choice

Can I say 'Estoy viajando a Madrid el próximo mes'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: No, use Present Simple or 'Ir a' for future.
Complete the phrase Fill in the Blank

¡Cállate! Estoy ___ (estudiar)!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estudiando

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

No, never. Always use 'estar'.

Verbs like 'dormir' change to 'durmiendo'.

It is not recommended; use 'ir a' instead.

Yes, verbs like 'leer' become 'leyendo'.

Yes, but frequency varies by region.

No, 'gustar' is stative.

Put 'no' before 'estar'.

Use -iendo.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

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In Other Languages

English high

Present Continuous

English uses it for future plans; Spanish does not.

French moderate

Être en train de + infinitive

Spanish uses a direct gerund.

German partial

Am + infinitive

German is not a true progressive language.

Japanese moderate

-te iru form

Japanese -te iru covers both progressive and state.

Arabic low

Am + verb

Arabic is highly synthetic.

Chinese moderate

Zai + verb

Chinese has no conjugation.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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