How to Say "touching" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “touching” is “tocando” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verb (gerund)A1
physical contact
Examples
El bebé está tocando el agua con la mano.
The baby is touching the water with his hand.
Ten cuidado, estás tocando la pintura fresca.
Be careful, you are touching the fresh paint.
Forming Continuous Actions
The word 'tocando' is used after a form of 'estar' (to be) to show an action happening right now: 'Estoy tocando' (I am touching).
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: “Soy tocando (I am touching)”
Correction: Estoy tocando. Use 'estar' for temporary states and continuous actions like this one.
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