conduciendo
“conduciendo” means “driving” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
driving, steering
📝 In Action
Mi padre está conduciendo a casa después del trabajo.
A2My father is driving home after work.
Estuvimos conduciendo toda la noche para llegar a la playa.
B1We were driving all night to get to the beach.
leading, guiding
Also: managing
📝 In Action
El profesor estaba conduciendo una investigación muy compleja.
B1The professor was leading a very complex investigation.
Ella es excelente conduciendo negociaciones difíciles.
B2She is excellent at guiding difficult negotiations.
conducting, transmitting
📝 In Action
El cobre es un material excelente conduciendo electricidad.
C1Copper is an excellent material for conducting electricity.
Están investigando cómo el agua salada está conduciendo el sonido.
C2They are investigating how salt water is transmitting sound.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "conduciendo" in Spanish:
conducting→driving→guiding→leading→managing→steering→transmitting→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: conduciendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'conduciendo' in the sense of 'guiding a process' rather than 'driving a car'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *conducere*, meaning 'to lead together' or 'to bring along.' This origin explains why the word means both 'to drive a car' and 'to lead a group.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conduciendo' the same as 'manejando'?
They mean the same thing ('driving'), but 'manejando' is much more common in many parts of Latin America (like Mexico and the Caribbean), while 'conduciendo' is the standard formal term used in Spain and is understood everywhere.
How do I use 'conduciendo' in a sentence?
You almost always use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to form a continuous action: 'Estoy conduciendo' (I am driving). You can also use it to describe *how* something is done: 'Aprendió conduciendo solo' (He learned by driving alone).