protegiendo
“protegiendo” means “protecting” in Spanish (currently guarding or keeping safe).
protectingAlso: guarding, shielding
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Mi hermana está protegiendo a su gato de la lluvia.
A1My sister is protecting her cat from the rain.
Ellos han estado protegiendo sus tierras por generaciones.
B1They have been protecting their lands for generations.
El escudo siguió protegiendo al guerrero a pesar de los golpes.
B2The shield kept protecting the warrior despite the blows.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'protegiendo' to show an action happening right now?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin verb 'protegere,' which literally meant 'to cover in front.' It combines 'pro-' (forward or in front of) and 'tegere' (to cover).
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'protegiendo' considered a regular or irregular verb form?
The form 'protegiendo' is regular, following the standard pattern for '-er' verbs (stem + iendo). However, the base verb 'proteger' has a spelling change in some other tenses (like 'protejo' instead of 'protego') to keep the 'h' sound consistent.
Can I use 'protegiendo' without 'estar'?
Yes, but its meaning changes. When used alone, it often acts like an adjective or gives background information. For example, 'El muro, protegiendo la ciudad, era fuerte' (The wall, protecting the city, was strong).