How to Say "chasing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chasing” is “persiguiendo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El perro está persiguiendo su propia cola sin parar.
The dog is chasing its own tail non-stop.
La policía andaba persiguiendo al sospechoso por toda la ciudad.
The police were chasing the suspect all over the city.
The '-ing' Form
This word is the gerund, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English '-ing' form (like 'running' or 'chasing'). It describes an action in progress.
Continuous Tenses
You must use this form with the verb 'estar' (to be) to form continuous tenses: 'estoy persiguiendo' (I am chasing).
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: “Using 'ser' instead of 'estar' (e.g., 'Soy persiguiendo').”
Correction: Always use 'estar' when talking about an action happening in the moment: 'Estoy persiguiendo'.
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