estoy viendo
/estoi bjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am seeing" is translated into Spanish as estoy viendo.
Which one should you use?
While estoy viendo emphasizes an action currently in progress, the simple present veo is often used in Spanish to express the same idea of perception.
How does it change in a sentence?
estoy viendo is the present continuous form of the verb ver (to see), constructed with the auxiliary verb estar and the gerund viendo. When using a direct object pronoun like it (lo), it can be placed either before the conjugated verb (lo estoy viendo) or attached to the end of the gerund (estoy viéndolo).
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, estoy viendo can be used idiomatically to mean 'I am considering' or 'I am looking into' a certain option or decision.
- In Spanish, if you want to say you are 'seeing' a doctor or professional, you would not use estoy viendo, but rather estoy consultando or estoy yendo a.
- Spanish has a dedicated verb avistar for the specific moment you first spot something far away, such as land or a ship, which is more precise than estoy viendo.
Examples in context
- Lo estoy viendo.I am seeing it.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the pronoun lo with the phrase estoy viendo.Tatoeba #4519613 by cueyayotl, translation #1764796 by Amastan
- Estoy viendo un crecimiento en las ventasI am seeing an increase in sales
- Estoy presenciando grandes cambios en la industriaI am witnessing significant changes in the industry
- Están muy ocupados, lo estoy viendoThey're very busy, I'm aware of it
- Estoy saliendo con MariaI am seeing Maria
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking on the phone.
- MaríaHola Mateo, ¿qué haces?Hi Mateo, what are you doing?
- MateoEstoy viendo la televisión.I am seeing the television.
- María¿Es una serie nueva?Is it a new series?
- MateoSí, es muy interesante.Yes, it is very interesting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
