conduciendo
/kon-doo-see-EN-doh/
driving
The most common meaning of conduciendo is 'driving' or operating a vehicle.
conduciendo(Verb)
driving
?operating a car, bus, or truck
,steering
?guiding a vehicle
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Continuous Action
This form ('conduciendo') is used with the verb 'estar' (like 'estoy conduciendo') to talk about something happening right now, similar to the '-ing' form in English.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy conduciendo."
Correction: Estoy conduciendo. Remember, continuous actions always use the temporary verb 'estar'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Choice
While 'conduciendo' is understood everywhere, in many parts of Latin America, you might hear 'manejando' more frequently for 'driving'.
Conduciendo can also mean 'leading' or guiding a group of people.
conduciendo(Verb)
leading
?guiding a group or tour
,guiding
?directing a process or discussion
managing
?running a project or business
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adverbial Use (How)
This form can be used alone to explain how an action is performed: 'Aprendió leyendo y conduciendo a su equipo' (He learned by reading and leading his team).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often found in news reports, business discussions, or academic papers, emphasizing control and direction rather than simple movement.
In a scientific context, conduciendo means 'conducting,' as in transmitting heat or electricity.
conduciendo(Verb)
conducting
?transmitting heat or electricity
,transmitting
?passing energy through a medium
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Technical Usage
In technical contexts, 'conduciendo' means moving energy (like heat or light) from one point to another, often used with verbs like 'ser' or 'estar' to describe the material's property.
✏️ 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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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).