practicando
“practicando” means “practicing” in Spanish (working on a skill).
practicing
Also: performing, doing
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Estoy practicando mi pronunciación todos los días.
A1I am practicing my pronunciation every day.
Mi hermana está practicando la natación para la competencia.
A2My sister is practicing swimming for the competition.
Practicando con constancia, verás resultados rápidos.
B1By practicing consistently, you will see fast results. (Here, it means 'By means of practicing')
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Which sentence correctly uses 'practicando' to describe an ongoing action?
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Comes from the verb *practicar*, which originates from the Late Latin word *practicāre* and ultimately from the Greek word *praktikós*, meaning 'concerned with action' or 'fit for doing'.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, derived from the Latin root.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'practicando' the same as 'practico'?
No. 'Practicando' means 'practicing' (the ongoing action). 'Practico' means 'I practice' (the habitual action or what I do generally). They are used in very different kinds of sentences.
Can I use 'practicando' without 'estar'?
Yes! When you use it alone, it usually means 'while practicing' or 'by practicing,' adding extra information to the main verb. Example: 'Practicando mucho, mejoré' (By practicing a lot, I improved).