espiando
es-PYAHN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Creo que el vecino nos está espiando desde su balcón.
A2I think the neighbor is spying on us from his balcony.
Ella pasó la tarde espiando a los pájaros en el jardín.
B1She spent the afternoon watching the birds in the garden.
Siguieron espiando a pesar de que sabían que estaba mal.
B2They kept on spying even though they knew it was wrong.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ando' Action
This is the 'ing' form of the verb. Use it with 'estar' (to be) to show that someone is doing the action right now.
Hidden Accents
While 'espiando' doesn't have an accent mark, many other forms of this verb (like 'espío') do, to keep the 'i' sound strong.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Helper Verb
Mistake: "Yo espiando a mi gato."
Correction: Yo estoy espiando a mi gato. You need a word like 'estoy' (I am) before 'espiando' to make a full sentence.
⭐ Usage Tips
Not Just for Spies
You can use this word for James Bond, but also just for a friend who is being a bit too curious about your phone!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: espiando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'They are spying on us'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'espiando' used for computer hacking?
Yes, it can be used to describe someone 'spying' on data or digital activities, just like in English.
Does 'espiando' always mean something bad?
Usually, yes, because it implies doing something without permission. However, it can be used playfully between friends.