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Understanding Present Progressive in English and Spanish: Uses and Formation

This chapter explores the present progressive tense in both English and Spanish. In English, it's utilized to describe actions occurring now or in the future, such as "I am studying." In Spanish, it solely indicates ongoing actions, not future ones. The formation includes the verb "ESTAR" combined with the present participle (-ing form). Special considerations for stem-changing and spelling in the present participle are highlighted, along with examples like "está hablando" and "está comiendo." This guide helps learners master the present progressive tense across languages.

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Understanding Present Progressive in English and Spanish: Uses and Formation

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  1. Presente Progresivo“ing” Capítulo 2.1

  2. Uses • In English, present progressive can be used to describe what is happening now, or what will happen in the future. • I am studying now.I am studying with María tonight. • In Spanish, the present progressive is only used to describe an action that is in the process of taking place. It is not used for future actions. • I am studying now.(use present progressive) • I am studying with María tonight.(do not use present progressive)

  3. Formation • The present progressive is formed by combining the verb ESTAR (to be) with the PRESENT PARTICIPLE. (the "-ing" form of a verb.) • Estoy hablando.I am speaking. • Juan está comiendo.Juan is eating. • María está escribiendo una carta.María is writing a letter.

  4. ESTAR (to be) PRESENT PARTICIPLE (“ing”) Formation +

  5. Stem Changes • To form the present participle of -ir stem changing verbs, change ei and ou in the stem, and then add -iendo to the stem of the verb. servir: sirviendo pedir: pidiendo decir: diciendo dormir: durmiendo morir: muriendo • When else do we have these special stem changes? • Preterite!

  6. Spelling Changes • Sometimes when forming the present participle it is necessary to change the spelling so that it agrees with pronunciation. Here are some common examples: caer: cayendo creer: creyendo ir: yendo influir: influyendo oír: oyendo traer: trayendo leer: leyendo

  7. I am eating. You are studying. He is playing. We are practicing. They are writing. You all are sleeping. I am reading. You are running. She is walking. We are waiting. Practicamos! ESTAR + PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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