estoy haciendo
/estoi aθjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am doing" is translated into Spanish as estoy haciendo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase estoy haciendo is composed of the first-person singular of the verb estar (to be) and the gerund of hacer (to do/make).
Which one should you use?
While estoy haciendo emphasizes an action in progress, the simple present hago can also be translated as "I am doing" in English, often used for habitual actions or certain future arrangements.
How does it change in a sentence?
This form uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that is happening right now.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use estoy haciendo when they should use estoy siendo if they mean "I am being" (referring to a temporary state of character).
Did you know?
- In some regions, estoy haciendo is used in the phrase estoy haciendo tiempo, which means 'I am killing time' rather than physically creating time.
- Spanish has a specific noun hazaña, derived from the same root as hacer, which refers to a heroic deed or a great feat.
- In Spanish, the verb hacer is used for both 'doing' and 'making'. This means estoy haciendo can describe both an abstract task and the physical creation of an object.
Examples in context
- Estoy haciendo mi tarea.I am doing my homework.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase estoy haciendo with the word 'mi tarea'.Tatoeba #1296580 by marcelostockle, translation #845543 by Disconnect
- Estoy haciendo compras en el mercado.I am doing shopping at the market.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase estoy haciendo with the word 'compras'.Tatoeba #1713357 by marcelostockle, translation #1661118 by Amastan
- Estoy haciendo negocios a gran escala.I am doing business on a large scale.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase estoy haciendo with the word 'negocios'.Tatoeba #3111916 by marcelostockle, translation #321838 by CM
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Example conversation
Alejandro calls Sofía to see what she is up to.
- Alejandro¿Qué haces, Sofía?What are you doing, Sofía?
- SofíaHola, Alejandro. Estoy haciendo yoga en casa.Hi, Alejandro. I am doing yoga at home.
- AlejandroQué bien, yo también estoy haciendo deporte.That's good, I am also doing sport.
- Sofía¡Qué divertido! Hablamos más tarde.How fun! We'll talk later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
