vendiendo
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📝 In Action
Mi hermano está vendiendo su vieja bicicleta.
A1My brother is selling his old bicycle.
Estuvimos vendiendo limonada toda la tarde para recaudar fondos.
A2We were selling lemonade all afternoon to raise funds.
La empresa sigue vendiendo mucho a pesar de la crisis.
B1The company continues selling a lot despite the crisis.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Action Form
"Vendiendo" is the gerund, which is the form used to show an action is ongoing. For '-er' and '-ir' verbs, you change the ending to '-iendo'.
Forming the Present Progressive
To say 'I am selling,' you must combine the verb 'estar' (to be, for temporary states) with 'vendiendo': 'Estoy vendiendo.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong 'to be' verb
Mistake: "Soy vendiendo."
Correction: Estoy vendiendo. Use 'estar' (which means 'to be' in a temporary state) for all continuous actions.
Using the infinitive
Mistake: "Ella está vender el coche."
Correction: Ella está vendiendo el coche. Remember to always use the '-ndo' form after 'estar'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Process
While 'vender' means 'to sell,' 'vendiendo' emphasizes the process of selling, especially if it takes time (like selling a house).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vendiendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'vendiendo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vendiendo' the same as 'vender'?
No. 'Vender' is the base form (the infinitive, meaning 'to sell'). 'Vendiendo' is the gerund form (like the '-ing' form in English) and means 'selling.' It is used specifically when the action is happening right now or continuously.
Why does 'vendiendo' end in '-iendo' instead of '-ando'?
Spanish verbs are grouped by their endings: -ar, -er, or -ir. Verbs that end in -ar use the '-ando' ending (like 'hablando'), but verbs that end in -er (like 'vender') and -ir use the '-iendo' ending.