regresando
reh-greh-SAHN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Estoy regresando a casa ahora mismo.
A1I am returning home right now.
Seguimos regresando al mismo restaurante porque es delicioso.
A2We keep coming back to the same restaurant because it is delicious.
Te vi regresando del parque esta mañana.
B1I saw you coming back from the park this morning.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ando' Ending
This word is a 'gerund,' which is the Spanish version of the English '-ing' form. You create it by taking the verb 'regresar' and swapping the '-ar' for '-ando'.
Pairing with 'Estar'
To say you ARE doing something right now, pair this word with the verb 'estar' (e.g., 'Estoy regresando' means 'I am returning').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it as a Noun
Mistake: "Using 'regresando' to mean 'the act of returning' as a subject."
Correction: In Spanish, if you want to use a verb as a noun (like 'Returning is hard'), use the base form 'Regresar' instead: 'Regresar es difícil'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regresando vs. Volviendo
Both mean 'returning,' but 'regresando' is very common for physically moving back to a location you previously left.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regresando
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I am returning' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'regresando' be used for returning a library book?
Yes, but it is much more common to use 'devolviendo' when returning an item to a person or place.
Does 'regresando' ever change its ending to 'regresanda'?
No. Words ending in '-ando' or '-iendo' (gerunds) never change their ending to match gender or number; they always stay the same.