escribiendo
“escribiendo” means “writing” in Spanish (as in, the action currently being performed).
writing
Also: currently writing, in the process of writing
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Estoy escribiendo una carta a mi abuela.
A1I am writing a letter to my grandmother.
¿Qué estás escribiendo? Parece importante.
A1What are you writing? It looks important.
Ella estuvo escribiendo toda la noche para terminar su ensayo.
A2She was writing all night to finish her essay.
Llevo tres horas escribiendo este informe.
B1I have been writing this report for three hours.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'escribiendo'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb *escribir* comes from the Latin word *scribere*, meaning 'to scratch, engrave, or write.' The '-iendo' ending is the standard Latin suffix for the gerund form, indicating an ongoing process.
First recorded: Documented usage of forms derived from *scribere* dates back to early Vulgar Latin, solidifying the modern Spanish form during the Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escribiendo' the same as 'writing' in English?
Yes, in the sense of an ongoing action ('I am writing'). However, unlike English, you cannot use 'escribiendo' as a regular noun; for that, you must use the infinitive *escribir*.
Does 'escribiendo' ever change its ending?
No. The gerund form 'escribiendo' is always fixed. It doesn't change based on who is performing the action (I, you, he, they) or how many people are involved. It is an 'always stays the same' form.