sugiriendo
soo-hee-RYEN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi jefe está sugiriendo que tomemos un descanso.
B1My boss is suggesting that we take a break.
¿Qué me estás sugiriendo exactamente?
B1What exactly are you suggesting to me?
Ella terminó la frase sugiriendo un cambio de estrategia.
B2She finished the sentence by suggesting a change of strategy.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ing' Form
This is the 'gerund' form. Use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to talk about something happening right now, just like 'suggesting' in English.
The Hidden 'I'
Even though the main verb is 'sugerir' (with an E), this '-ing' form changes that E to an I. This happens to many -ir verbs that have an E in the middle.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'Sugerando'
Mistake: "Using 'sugerando' instead of 'sugiriendo'."
Correction: Always use 'sugiriendo'. Because the original verb ends in -ir, the ending must be -iendo, and the middle 'e' must change to 'i'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Making it Sound Natural
In Spanish, we often use 'sugiriendo' to be polite. Instead of saying 'You should go,' you can say 'Estoy sugiriendo que vayas' to sound less bossy.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sugiriendo
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'He is suggesting'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sugiriendo' formal?
It is quite neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting without any issues.