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Progressive Tenses
The progressive tenses, also known as the continuous tenses, are formed by using estar with the present participle.
Definition of "Progressive"
Learn what progressive verbs are and how they are used in English and Spanish.
Progressive Verb Forms
The progressive tenses in Spanish are formed by using a conjugated form of estar, a verb usually translated as "to be," followed by a gerund, the form of the verb that ends in -ando or -iendo.
Using the Present Progressive Tense
How to use the present progressive tense in Spanish, and how it's different than the simple present tense.
The Progressive Perfect Tense
An explanation of the progressive perfect tense in Spanish along with sample sentences and translations.
Progressive Verbs
In Spanish the progressive verb forms typically are used in special circumstances or to provide a nuance of meaning that isn't necessarily present in English.