Process
This is the helping verb we always use to make present progressive.
estar
The present participle of hablar
hablando
This is how you say
I am swimming.
Yo estoy nadando.
This is the Spanish translation of
They are practicing soccer.
Ellos están practicando al fútbol.
This is the present participle of
mirar
mirando
This is the term for the second word in a present progressive verb.
present participle
The present participle of vivir
viviendo
This is how you say
You are listening.
Tú estás escuchando.
This is the Spanish translation of
I am calling you.
Yo te estoy llamando.
or
Yo estoy llamándote.
This is how you say
Saying and Doing
diciendo
haciendo
This is how you would translate the present progressive in English.
Am/ is/ are doing -ing
The present participle of leer
leyendo
This is how you say
She is reading.
Ella está leyendo.
This is the Spanish translation of
You are opening the store.
Tú estás abriendo la tienda.
This is the present participle of poner
poniendo
This is the regular ending for regular ar present participles.
ando
The present participle of dormir
durmiendo
This is how you say
We are sleeping.
Nosotros estamos durmiendo.
This is the Spanish translation of
We are learning.
Nosotros estamos aprendiendo.
This is hjow you would say
I am leavingnow.
Yo estoy saliendo ahora.
This is the ending for regular er/ir present participles.
iendo
The present participle of decir
diciendo
This is how you say
They are saying.
Ellos están diciendo.
This is the Spanish translation of
We are talking.
Nosotros estamos hablando.
List 3 irregular present participles.
leyendo
diciendo
durmiendo