Question

When is the present progressive tense used in spanish?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.