Inklingo
← Dictionary

soñando

soh-NYAHN-dohsoˈɲan.do

“soñando” means “dreaming” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dreaming

Also: in the process of dreaming
A2The base verb (soñar) is stem-changing, but this form (the gerund) is regular. ar
A sleeping child lying in a simple bed, with colorful, whimsical shapes representing dreams floating gently above their head.
infinitivesoñar
gerundsoñando
past Participlesoñado

📝 In Action

El bebé está soñando profundamente en su cuna.

A2

The baby is dreaming deeply in his crib.

¿Qué estabas soñando anoche que te hizo reír?

B1

What were you dreaming about last night that made you laugh?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar soñando – to be dreaming
  • seguir soñando – to continue dreaming

wishing for

Also: daydreaming
B1The base verb (soñar) is stem-changing, but this form (the gerund) is regular. ar
A happy young person standing outdoors, looking up towards a bright, distant star, symbolizing a future goal or aspiration.
infinitivesoñar
gerundsoñando
past Participlesoñado

📝 In Action

Llevamos años soñando con comprar una casa más grande.

B1

We have been dreaming of buying a bigger house for years.

Están soñando con el día en que se jubilen.

B2

They are dreaming of the day they retire.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • soñando con el futuro – dreaming of the future
  • soñando despierto – daydreaming

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar soñando despierto – to be daydreaming or lost in thought

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "soñando" in Spanish:

daydreaming→dreaming→wishing for→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: soñando

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'soñando' to express a strong desire or aspiration?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
soñar(to dream) — Verb
sueño(dream / sleepiness) — Noun
soñador(dreamer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *somniare*, which itself is related to *somnus*, meaning 'sleep.' The word has consistently meant the act of dreaming since its earliest use.

First recorded: Medieval Latin

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sonhandoItalian: sognando

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'soñando' irregular?

No, 'soñando' is completely regular. While the base verb 'soñar' changes its vowel (o to ue) in some tenses, the '-ndo' form always remains 'soñando,' making it easy to remember.

How is 'soñando' different from 'sueño'?

'Soñando' is the action of dreaming (the '-ing' form). 'Sueño' is the noun, meaning either 'a dream' (the story in your head) or 'sleepiness/tiredness' (I have sleepiness: 'Tengo sueño').