Using the wrong 'to be' verb

Using the infinitive

"Vendiendo" is the gerund, which is the form used to show an action is ongoing. For '-er' and '-ir' verbs, you change the ending to '-iendo'.

The Continuous Action Form

To say 'I am selling,' you must combine the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) with 'vendiendo': 'Estoy vendiendo.'

Forming the Present Progressive

While 'vender' means 'to sell,' 'vendiendo' emphasizes the process of selling, especially if it takes time (like selling a house).

Focus on the Process

Extremely common, used whenever describing an action that is currently in progress.

"Vendiendo" is the Spanish gerund form meaning 'selling.' Learn how to use it with 'estar' to form continuous tenses and see full conjugations for the base verb 'vender'.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

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