B1grammar· 6 min· +30 XP

Present Continuous

Present Continuous

To say "I am walking" in Portuguese, you need two things: the right form of estar, and the verb in its gerúndio form. The gerúndio is built by dropping the infinitive ending and adding -ando (-ar verbs), -endo (-er), or -indo (-ir).

Infinitive Gerúndio Example
andar andando Eu estou andando. — I am walking.
comer comendo Você está comendo. — You are eating.
abrir abrindo Ele está abrindo a porta. — He is opening the door.

Notice it's estar that conjugates with the subject, not the main verb — the main verb just sits in its gerúndio form.

Drill: estar (you'll need this for every sentence)

Build the continuous

Pick the right form of estar, then add the gerúndio.

Translate the scene

Marina narrates what she sees on the walk.

Spot the gerúndio

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