creando
“creando” means “creating” in Spanish (in the process of making or producing something).
creatingAlso: making
📝 In Action
Estamos creando un sitio web nuevo para la compañía.
A1We are creating a new website for the company.
El director está creando mucha expectativa con su próxima película.
B2The director is generating a lot of anticipation with his next movie.
Ella pasó la noche entera creando la presentación.
A2She spent the entire night creating the presentation.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Preterite
Imperfect
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: creando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'creando' to describe an ongoing action?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *creare*, which meant 'to bring forth, produce, or beget.' It has maintained its core meaning of bringing something new into existence.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish texts.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'creando' and 'creado'?
'Creando' is the continuous form (the '-ing' form), meaning the action is still happening ('creating'). 'Creado' is the past form (the '-ed' form), meaning the action is finished ('created').
Can I use 'creando' without 'estar'?
Yes, but it changes the meaning. When used alone, it often acts like an adverb, showing how or why something happened: 'Ganó dinero creando aplicaciones' (He earned money by creating applications).