vigilando
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El guardia está vigilando la entrada principal.
A2The guard is watching the main entrance.
Llevan horas vigilando el edificio sospechoso.
B1They have been monitoring the suspicious building for hours.
Ella sigue vigilando el progreso de sus estudiantes.
B2She continues monitoring her students' progress.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming the Continuous Tense
You use 'vigilando' (the gerund) with a form of 'estar' (to be) to show an action happening right now: 'Estamos vigilando' (We are watching).
Using Gerunds with Other Verbs
You can also use 'vigilando' with verbs like 'seguir' (to continue) or 'ir' (to go) to show an ongoing action: 'Sigo vigilando' (I keep watching).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'ser' and 'estar'
Mistake: "Soy vigilando."
Correction: Estoy vigilando. Remember, continuous actions always use the verb 'estar', never 'ser'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The '-ando' Pattern
For all verbs that end in -ar (like 'vigilar'), the continuous form (gerund) will always end in -ando. This is a very reliable pattern!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vigilando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'vigilando' to describe an ongoing action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vigilando' the same as 'mirando'?
Not exactly. While both involve seeing, 'mirando' just means 'looking at' or 'watching' something casually. 'Vigilando' implies a more active, serious, or protective observation, like guarding or monitoring something important.
How do I make 'vigilando' negative?
You simply place 'no' before the verb 'estar'. For example, 'No estoy vigilando a nadie' (I am not watching anyone).