soñando
/soh-NYAHN-doh/
dreaming
Soñando (dreaming) while asleep.
soñando(Verb Form)
dreaming
?while asleep; continuous action
in the process of dreaming
?used with 'estar'
📝 In Action
El bebé está soñando profundamente en su cuna.
A2The baby is dreaming deeply in his crib.
¿Qué estabas soñando anoche que te hizo reír?
B1What were you dreaming about last night that made you laugh?
💡 Grammar Points
Forming the Continuous Tense
This word is the Spanish equivalent of the '-ing' form in English. You must pair it with a form of 'estar' (like 'estoy,' 'estás,' 'está') to show an action happening right now.
Always Regular
Even though the base verb 'soñar' is irregular in the present tense (o changes to ue), the '-ndo' form ('soñando') is perfectly regular and never changes its spelling.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Single Action
You can sometimes use 'soñando' on its own to describe a secondary action that happens at the same time as the main verb: 'Llegó a casa soñando con la cena.' (He arrived home dreaming of dinner.)
Soñando (wishing for) a goal or aspiration.
soñando(Verb Form)
wishing for
?having an aspiration or goal
daydreaming
?imagining an ideal future
📝 In Action
Llevamos años soñando con comprar una casa más grande.
B1We have been dreaming of buying a bigger house for years.
Están soñando con el día en que se jubilen.
B2They are dreaming of the day they retire.
💡 Grammar Points
Dreaming OF Something
When talking about wishing or hoping for something, Spanish requires the preposition 'con' (with) right after the verb: 'soñando con un coche nuevo' (dreaming of a new car).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'de' instead of 'con'
Mistake: "Estoy soñando de un viaje."
Correction: Estoy soñando con un viaje. (Always use 'con' when 'soñando' means wishing or aspiring.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: soñando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'soñando' to express a strong desire or aspiration?
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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').