engañando
en-gah-NYAHN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Creo que el vendedor nos está engañando con el precio.
B1I think the salesperson is deceiving us with the price.
Ella sigue engañando a sus padres sobre sus notas.
B2She keeps tricking her parents about her grades.
Llevaba meses engañando a su pareja, pero ella no lo sabía.
B2He had been cheating on his partner for months, but she didn't know it.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Action
"Engañando" is the '-ando' form, which shows an action that is currently happening or ongoing. You usually use it with a form of the verb 'estar' (like 'está engañando').
Adverbial Use
This form can also explain how an action is performed, acting like an adverb. Example: 'Llegó cantando' (He arrived singing).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Él es engañando."
Correction: Él está engañando. Remember, continuous actions always use the verb 'estar' (to be) plus the '-ando' form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Process
Use 'engañando' when the act of tricking is in progress, not when it's a finished action. If the trick is finished, use the past tense of 'engañar' (e.g., 'Él me engañó').
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: engañando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'engañando' to describe an ongoing action?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'engañando' and 'mentir'?
'Engañando' (deceiving/tricking) is a broader term that refers to the act of misleading someone, which might involve lying, but could also involve actions (like manipulating data). 'Mentir' specifically means 'to lie' (to tell an untruth).