What is the present progressive of vivir?
Mode: Indicative
| Personal Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | estoy viviendo |
| Tu | estás viviendo |
| El/Ella | está viviendo |
| Nosotros | estamos viviendo |
What does the present progressive tense communicate in Spanish?
In both English and Spanish, the present progressive is used to talk about what a subject is doing right now. However, it is also possible to use the simple present to talk about what a subject is doing right now in Spanish.
What is present progressive in Spanish examples?
The present participle in Spanish ends in – ando (for –ar verbs) or – iendo (for both – er and – ir verbs) and is the equivalent of an English verb ending in –ing. For example: Juan estudia (John studies) is the present tense. Juan está estudiando (John is studying) is the present progressive construction.
What is vivir in nosotros form?
Conjugating the Spanish Verb Vivir (to Live)
| Conjugation | Translation |
|---|---|
| usted vive | You (formal) live |
| nosotros vivimos | We live |
| vosotros vivís | You all (informal) live |
| ellos/ellas viven | They live |
What are the different forms of vivir?
vivir
- yo. vivo.
- tú vives.
- él/ella/Ud. vive.
- nosotros. vivimos.
- vosotros. vivís.
- ellos/ellas/Uds. viven.
How do we form the present progressive in Spanish?
To form the present progressive in Spanish, combine a form of “estar” with the present participle. Estoy hablando. I am speaking. Juan está comiendo.
What two things are needed to form the present progressive?
The present progressive is formed by combining the verb “to be” with the present participle. (The present participle is merely the “-ing” form of a verb.)
How do you introduce the present progressive tense?
How to Introduce the Present Continuous
- Start by Modeling the Present Continuous.
- Ask Questions about Pictures.
- Introduce the Negative Form.
- Explaining the Present Continuous on the Board.
- Comprehension Activities.
- Continued Activity Practice.
- Challenges with the Present Continuous.