estoy dibujando
/estoi dibuxando/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am drawing" is said as estoy dibujando.
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of creating a picture using a pen, pencil or similar tool.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb estar (to be) in the first-person singular present tense, estoy and the gerund of dibujar (to draw), which is dibujando.
Which one should you use?
While estoy dibujando is the standard way to express this, you might use estoy garabateando if you specifically mean that you are doodling or sketching informally.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the subject from "I" to the informal "you" (singular), replace estoy with estás to get estás dibujando.
Did you know?
- While dibujar is for art, if you are 'drawing' or pulling an object like a sword or a card, you must use the verb sacar.
- The related verb dibujar can be used figuratively to describe a facial expression, such as dibujar una sonrisa, which means 'to trace' or 'to form' a smile on one's face.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, if someone is 'drawing' a conclusion or a scenario in a conversation, they might use dibujar to mean they are explaining something in great detail so the other person can 'see' it.
Examples in context
- Entusiasmado por mi nuevo proyecto, estoy dibujando un retrato.Excited about my new project, I am drawing a portrait.
- En esta exposición, me encuentro realizando un dibujo en vivo.In this exhibition, I am drawing live.
- Como artista, estoy creando un dibujo inspirado en la naturaleza.As an artist, I am creating a drawing inspired by nature.
- Estoy aburrido en clase, así que estoy garabateando caricaturas en mi cuaderno.I'm bored in class, so I'm doodling cartoons in my notebook.
- Siéntate a esperar, mientras me echo un dibujo rápido.Sit and wait while I quickly draw something.
- Estoy dibujando un paisaje.I am drawing a landscape.
- Estoy dibujando un gato.I am drawing a cat.
- No puedo hablar, estoy dibujando.I cannot talk, I am drawing.
- Ahora mismo estoy dibujando un paisaje.Right now I am drawing a landscape.
Example conversation
Lucía is sitting at a table with some art supplies.
- Lucía¿Qué haces, Lucía?What are you doing, Lucía?
- JavierHola, Javier. Estoy dibujando un paisaje.Hello, Javier. I am drawing a landscape.
- Lucía¿Puedo ver tu dibujo?Can I see your drawing?
- JavierSí, pero aún estoy dibujando los detalles.Yes, but I am still drawing the details.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
