subiendo
/soo-bee-EN-doh/
going up
Subiendo, used in the context of physical movement, means 'going up.'
subiendo(Verb (Gerund))
going up
?physical movement or location
,climbing
?ascending a structure or hill
ascending
?formal synonym for going up
📝 In Action
Mi perro está subiendo las escaleras muy rápido.
A1My dog is going up the stairs very quickly.
Están subiendo la montaña antes de que oscurezca.
A2They are climbing the mountain before it gets dark.
El ascensor sigue subiendo, ya casi llegamos al piso diez.
A2The elevator keeps going up, we are almost at the tenth floor.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Continuous Actions
You use 'subiendo' with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action is happening in the moment: 'Estamos subiendo' (We are going up).
Gerund as an Adverb
You can also use 'subiendo' to describe how someone is doing another action: 'Llegó cantando y subiendo las escaleras' (He arrived singing and going up the stairs).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gerund and Infinitive
Mistake: "El niño está subir."
Correction: El niño está subiendo. (Remember the '-ndo' ending is needed after 'estar' to show the ongoing action.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When talking about physical movement, 'subiendo' usually requires a destination or path, like 'subiendo la colina' (climbing the hill) or 'subiendo al autobús' (getting onto the bus).
Subiendo can also mean 'rising,' often used when discussing levels, prices, or temperatures.
subiendo(Verb (Gerund))
rising
?prices, temperatures, or levels
,increasing
?quantity or volume
escalating
?tension or problems
📝 In Action
La temperatura está subiendo rápidamente, va a hacer mucho calor.
B1The temperature is rising quickly; it's going to be very hot.
Hemos notado que los costos de la gasolina han estado subiendo todo el mes.
B2We have noticed that gasoline costs have been increasing all month.
La tensión entre los vecinos siguió subiendo hasta que intervino la policía.
C1The tension between the neighbors kept escalating until the police intervened.
💡 Grammar Points
Expressing Ongoing Trends
Use 'seguir' (to continue) or 'estar' (to be) followed by 'subiendo' to describe a continuous trend, like rising inflation or growing excitement.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Abstract Nouns
This meaning often applies to things you can't touch, like 'ánimo' (mood), 'valor' (value), 'nivel' (level), or 'ruido' (noise).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: subiendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'subiendo' to mean 'increasing' rather than 'climbing'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'subiendo' an irregular verb form?
No, 'subiendo' is the gerund of 'subir', which is a fully regular -ir verb. It follows the standard pattern of replacing the -ir ending with -iendo.
Can I use 'subiendo' as an adjective?
No, 'subiendo' is a verb form (a gerund). It describes an action. You cannot use it to describe a noun, like saying 'the rising car.' You would need to use a different construction or a noun/adjective form like 'la subida' (the rise).