golpeando
/gohl-peh-AHN-doh/
hitting
"Golpeando" means hitting in the sense of physical contact.
golpeando(Verb (Gerund))
hitting
?physical contact
,striking
?forceful action
banging
?loud, repetitive noise
📝 In Action
El niño estaba golpeando su tambor con mucha energía.
A1The child was hitting his drum with a lot of energy.
El viento fuerte estaba golpeando las ventanas toda la noche.
A2The strong wind was hitting (banging against) the windows all night.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming the Continuous Tense
As the '-ando' form, 'golpeando' is used with a form of the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that the action is happening right now or ongoing. Example: Estoy golpeando (I am hitting).
Describing Simultaneous Actions
You can use 'golpeando' by itself to describe an action that happens at the same time as the main verb. Example: Llegó golpeando la puerta (He arrived, slamming the door).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy golpeando."
Correction: Estoy golpeando. Remember, the continuous action (the '-ing' form) always uses 'estar' because it describes a temporary state.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Slam' Effect
When referring to doors or objects that make a loud noise, 'golpeando' often translates to 'slamming' or 'banging.'
When used in the context of a door, "golpeando" translates to knocking.
📝 In Action
Escuché a alguien golpeando la entrada principal.
A2I heard someone knocking at the main entrance.
Estuvo golpeando por diez minutos hasta que abrieron.
A2He was knocking for ten minutes until they opened.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When used in the context of an entrance, 'golpeando' almost always means 'knocking,' not 'hitting' or 'punching.'
"Golpeando" can also mean affecting or negatively impacting something, like a bad economy affecting a business.
golpeando(Verb (Gerund))
affecting
?negatively impacting
,hitting hard
?causing difficulty
battering
?figurative sense of being worn down
📝 In Action
La inflación está golpeando fuertemente el bolsillo del consumidor.
B1Inflation is hitting the consumer's wallet hard.
La noticia de su despido lo estuvo golpeando emocionalmente por semanas.
B2The news of his firing was hitting him emotionally for weeks.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Force
In this context, 'golpeando' is used like the English 'hitting' or 'striking' to describe an intense, adverse action from an abstract force (like a disease, crisis, or emotion).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: golpeando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'golpeando' to describe an economic impact, rather than a physical one?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'golpeando' the same as 'golpeado'?
'Golpeando' is the '-ing' form (hitting/striking), used for ongoing actions. 'Golpeado' is the '-ed' form (hit/struck), used to describe something that has already received the action or to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'ha golpeado' - has hit).
How do I use 'golpeando' in a sentence?
The easiest way is to pair it with a form of 'estar' to talk about what is happening right now: 'Mi corazón está golpeando rápido' (My heart is beating fast).