explorando
/eɡsploɾando/from spelling rules
The English phrase exploring is translated into Spanish as explorando.
The word explorando is a straightforward translation for exploring or investigating.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form explorando is the gerund (present participle) of the verb explorar.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsploɾando/
Did you know?
- The word explorar shares the same Latin root as the English word 'explore', but it also relates to the word 'exhale', as the original Latin 'explorare' meant to sniff out or scout by scent.
- While explorando describes the act of discovery, Spanish speakers often use the phrase curioseando when they are 'exploring' a shop or a room just out of curiosity.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase explorar el terreno is used metaphorically to mean testing the waters or gauging a situation before making a move.
Examples in context
- Sami estaba explorando sus fetiches.Sami was exploring his fetishes.This sentence demonstrates the use of explorando.Tatoeba #12878331 by mexicanhere, translation #6129020 by OsoHombre
- En un pequeño pueblo al pie de las montañas, un muchacho llamado Lunis pasaba sus días explorando los bosques cercanos.In a small town at the foot of the mountains, a boy named Lunis spent his days exploring the nearby forests.This sentence shows how explorando can describe someone spending their days in an activity.Tatoeba #12954515 by samir_t, translation #12955757 by mexicanhere
- Estoy investigando nuevas rutas turísticas para promover el desarrollo local.I am exploring new tourist routes to promote local development.
- El equipo científico ha estado indagando en las posibles causas del cambio climático.The scientific team has been exploring the possible causes of climate change.
- No puedo esperar para salir a descubrir todos los rincones de esta hermosa ciudad.I can't wait to go out and explore every corner of this beautiful city.
Example conversation
Javier and María are talking about their weekend plans.
- Javier¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana, María?What are you going to do this weekend, María?
- MaríaVoy a pasar el sábado explorando el centro.I'm going to spend Saturday exploring downtown.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero ir.That's great! I want to go too.
- MaríaPerfecto, entonces vamos juntos.Perfect, then let's go together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
