How to Say "is driving" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is driving” is “conduce” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella conduce un coche muy rápido.
She drives a very fast car.
¿Quién conduce el autobús hoy?
Who is driving the bus today?
El señor Pérez conduce con mucha precaución.
Mr. Pérez drives with a lot of caution.
Present Tense Action
This form ('conduce') tells you what 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal)' is doing right now, or what they do habitually.
The 'Usted' Command
The form 'conduzca' (not 'conduce') is used when giving a polite, formal command, like 'Usted, conduzca el coche.'
Confusing 'Conduce' and 'Maneja'
Mistake: “Using 'maneja' in Spain, where 'conduce' is usually preferred for driving a standard vehicle.”
Correction: In Spain, stick to 'conduce' for cars. In much of Latin America, 'maneja' is more common.
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