creando
“creando” means “creating” in Spanish (in the process of making or producing something).
creating
Also: 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
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).