yendo
“yendo” means “going” in Spanish (Action in progress).
going
Also: by going
📝 In Action
Estamos yendo al centro comercial ahora mismo.
A1We are going to the mall right now.
Llevo tres horas yendo de una reunión a otra.
B1I've been going from one meeting to another for three hours.
Ellos se están yendo de vacaciones mañana.
A2They are going away on vacation tomorrow.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: yendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'yendo' to describe an action happening right now?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb *ir* (to go) is a mix of several ancient Latin verbs. 'Yendo' comes from the gerund of the Latin verb *ire*. The unique 'y' spelling developed in Spanish to ensure the sound remained strong and clear when the verb stem ended in a vowel.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it spelled 'yendo' and not 'iendo'?
The verb 'ir' has a stem (the part of the verb without the ending) that is just 'i' or 'y'. Spanish grammar rules say that if the verb stem ends in a vowel (like 'i'), you must change the 'i' of the standard '-iendo' ending to a 'y' to make the word sound better and easier to pronounce. It's the same rule for verbs like 'leer' (leyendo) and 'oír' (oyendo).