estoy soñando
/estoi soɲando/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am dreaming" is translated into Spanish as estoy soñando.
The phrase estoy soñando is used to describe the act of having dreams while sleeping or imagining an unlikely situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the auxiliary verb estar (to be) in the first-person singular present tense and the gerund soñando (dreaming).
Which one should you use?
While estoy soñando emphasizes the ongoing process, the simple present sueño can also be used to mean "I am dreaming" or "I dream" depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase estoy soñando uses the present progressive tense to describe an action currently in progress.
Did you know?
- The verb soñar is often paired with the preposition con (with). To say 'I am dreaming of you', a speaker says estoy soñando contigo, literally meaning 'I am dreaming with you'.
- If you tell someone estás soñando, you are not necessarily talking about their sleep, but rather telling them they are being delusional or unrealistic.
- The word sueño, which means 'dream', is also the exact same word used for 'sleepiness' or 'drowsiness'.
Examples in context
- Estoy soñando con lugares exóticos y desconocidos.I am dreaming of exotic and unknown places.
- No puedo creerlo, estoy soñando contigo.I can't believe it, I am dreaming about you.
- Estoy soñando con ser feliz y completa.I am dreaming of being happy and fulfilled.
- ¡Estoy soñando despierto con los viajes que planeo hacer en el futuro!I am daydreaming about the trips I plan to take in the future!
- No puede ser, ¡estoy soñando!It can't be, I must be dreaming!
- Creo que estoy soñando con volar.I think I am dreaming about flying.
- No puedo creerlo, estoy soñando.I can't believe it, I am dreaming.
- Siento que estoy soñando despierto.I feel like I am daydreaming.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are watching a beautiful sunset on the beach.
- MateoEste paisaje es increíble.This landscape is incredible.
- MaríaSí, parece que estoy soñando.Yes, it feels like I am dreaming.
- MateoEs un momento muy especial para nosotros.It is a very special moment for us.
- MaríaTienes razón, Mateo.You are right, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
