How to Say "sending" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “sending” is “enviando” — use 'enviando' when you are describing the ongoing, continuous action of dispatching or transmitting something.
enviando
en-vee-AHN-dohemˈbjan.do
Examples
Ella está enviando un paquete a su abuela.
She is sending a package to her grandmother.
Estuvimos enviando mensajes toda la noche.
We were sending messages all night.
El banco está enviando un comunicado importante a todos los clientes.
The bank is dispatching an important statement to all clients.
The '-ando' Form
This word, 'enviando,' is the gerund. It always ends in '-ando' for verbs that end in '-ar' in their base form (like 'enviar').
Continuous Action
You use 'enviando' combined with a form of the verb 'estar' (like 'estoy,' 'estás,' 'está') to talk about an action that is currently in progress: 'Estoy enviando un email' (I am sending an email).
Using 'Ser' Instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: “Soy enviando.”
Correction: Estoy enviando. Remember, 'estar' is always used to form the progressive tenses (the 'is doing' actions), not 'ser'.
envío
Examples
¿Cuánto cuesta el envío a mi país?
How much does the shipment/delivery cost to my country?
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