escondiendo
ehs-kohn-DYEN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi perro se está escondiendo debajo de la cama.
A1My dog is hiding under the bed.
Estábamos escondiendo los regalos para que no los vieran.
A2We were hiding the gifts so they wouldn't see them.
Ella sigue escondiendo la verdad sobre lo que pasó anoche.
B1She keeps concealing the truth about what happened last night.
💡 Grammar Points
How to show an ongoing action
This word is the '-ing' form of the verb 'esconder' (to hide). You must use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to form a progressive tense, like 'estoy escondiendo' (I am hiding).
The -iendo ending rule
All regular Spanish verbs that end in -ER or -IR (like 'esconder') use the '-iendo' ending for this form. Verbs ending in -AR use '-ando'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy escondiendo."
Correction: Estoy escondiendo. Remember, the ongoing action form (the gerund) always pairs with 'estar' because the action is temporary or happening right now.
⭐ Usage Tips
Actions in Progress
Use 'escondiendo' whenever you want to emphasize that the act of hiding is actively underway, whether in the present ('está escondiendo') or the past ('estaba escondiendo').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escondiendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'escondiendo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'escondiendo' and 'escondido'?
'Escondiendo' means 'hiding' (the action is happening now: 'estoy escondiendo'). 'Escondido' means 'hidden' (it describes the result or state: 'el libro está escondido').
Is 'escondiendo' irregular?
No, it is a regular verb form. It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -er: drop the -er and add -iendo.