revisando
“revisando” means “checking” in Spanish (inspecting or verifying).
checking, reviewing
Also: revising
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Ahora mismo, el jefe está revisando todos los contratos.
A2Right now, the boss is checking all the contracts.
Pasé toda la mañana revisando las notas para el examen.
B1I spent the whole morning reviewing the notes for the test.
Aunque el libro ya está publicado, el autor sigue revisando la traducción.
B2Even though the book is already published, the author keeps revising the translation.
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Quick Quiz: revisando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'revisando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'revisar' comes from the Latin prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') combined with 'visare' (meaning 'to look at' or 'to view'). So, it literally means 'to look at again,' which perfectly captures the idea of checking or reviewing.
First recorded: 15th century (as 'revisar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'revisando' instead of 'reviso'?
Use 'revisando' (with 'estar') when the action of checking is happening right now or is ongoing (e.g., 'I am checking the car'). Use 'reviso' (simple present tense) for habitual actions or facts (e.g., 'I check the car every week').
Can I use 'revisando' as an adjective, like 'a reviewing committee'?
No. Unlike English, Spanish gerunds cannot be used directly as adjectives. You would need a different structure, such as 'un comité de revisión' (a committee of review).