recibiendo
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Estamos recibiendo mucha ayuda de la comunidad.
A1We are receiving a lot of help from the community.
Mi hermano está recibiendo clases de guitarra esta semana.
A2My brother is taking (receiving) guitar lessons this week.
El jefe sigue recibiendo llamadas a pesar de ser tarde.
B1The boss keeps taking calls even though it's late.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Action
'Recibiendo' is the 'doing' form of 'recibir.' It is always used with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action is ongoing: 'Estoy recibiendo' (I am receiving).
Making it Continuous
For verbs ending in -IR or -ER, the continuous form ends in -IENDO. Since 'recibir' ends in -IR, it follows this easy pattern.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'Estar'
Mistake: "Yo recibiendo el correo."
Correction: Yo estoy recibiendo el correo. Remember, you need a form of 'estar' to hold the continuous action together.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Use
Use 'recibiendo' when you want to emphasize that the action of getting something is happening right at the moment you speak.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: recibiendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'recibiendo' to describe a current action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'recibiendo' instead of just 'recibe'?
Use 'recibiendo' (always with 'estar') when you want to stress that the action is actively in progress or ongoing right at this moment. If you are describing a habit or a simple fact, use 'recibe' (the simple present tense).
Is 'recibiendo' regular?
Yes, 'recibiendo' is completely regular. The base verb 'recibir' is a perfect example of a standard -IR verb, making its continuous form very predictable.