estoy conduciendo
/estoi konduθjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am driving" is estoy conduciendo.
This phrase is used to say that you are currently operating a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular of the verb estar (to be) and the gerund of conducir (to drive).
Which one should you use?
While estoy conduciendo is common, in many Spanish-speaking regions, people use estoy manejando to mean the same thing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form estoy manejando is the standard way to say "I am driving" in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the verb estar is used, this phrase specifically describes an action currently in progress.
Did you know?
- The verb manejar is a cognate of the English 'manhandle' or 'manage', both of which come from the Italian maneggiare meaning to handle a horse.
- In some Caribbean regions, the word pilotear is used to mean driving. This word is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'pilot'.
- While estoy manejando means 'I am driving' in Latin America, in Spain it usually refers to managing a business or handling a specific situation.
Examples in context
- Dile que estoy conduciendo.Tell her that I am driving.This sentence is useful for relaying a message about your current state of driving using estoy conduciendo.Tatoeba #1741677 by Shishir, translation #1741554 by Amastan
- Estoy conduciendo un camión.I am driving a truck.This sentence is useful for specifying the type of vehicle you are driving using estoy conduciendo.Tatoeba #1669077 by marcelostockle, translation #1661072 by Amastan
- Disculpe, no puedo hablar ahora porque estoy conduciendo.Excuse me, I can't talk right now because I am driving.
- Lamentablemente, no puedo acompañarlos esta noche porque me encuentro al volante.Unfortunately, I can't join you tonight because I am driving.
- No puedo recogerte ahora mismo porque estoy manejando.I can't pick you up right now because I am driving.
- ¿Podemos encontrarnos más tarde? Estoy al volante en este momento.Can we meet later? I am behind the wheel right now.
- No puedo hablar ahora porque estoy conduciendo.I cannot talk right now because I am driving.
Example conversation
Mateo answers the phone while in his car.
- MateoHola Sofía, estoy conduciendo.Hi Sofia, I am driving.
- Sofía¿Estás lejos de la casa?Are you far from the house?
- MateoSí, llegaré en diez minutos.Yes, I will arrive in ten minutes.
- SofíaEstá bien, ten cuidado.That's fine, be careful.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
