estoy estudiando español
/estoi estudjando espaɲol/from spelling rules
To say "I am studying spanish" in Spanish, you use estoy estudiando español.
This phrase is used to state that you are currently in the process of learning the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb estar (to be) in the first-person singular present, the gerund estudiando (studying) and the noun español (Spanish).
Which one should you use?
While estoy estudiando español emphasizes the continuous action happening right now, estudio español is a common way to express the general fact that you study Spanish as a habit or course.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Estoy estudiando español can be expressed as Estoy aprendiendo castellano.
Did you know?
- The word español likely originates from a Punic term meaning 'coast of hyraxes', referring to a type of small mammal.
Examples in context
- Ahora estoy estudiando español en casa.Now I am studying Spanish at home.
- Estoy estudiando español para mi viaje.I am studying Spanish for my trip.
- Últimamente estoy estudiando español con una app.Lately I am studying Spanish with an app.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about their hobbies.
- LucíaHola Alejandro, ¿qué haces últimamente?Hello Alejandro, what have you been doing lately?
- AlejandroHola Lucía, estoy estudiando español.Hello Lucía, I am studying Spanish.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! ¿Es difícil?That's great! Is it difficult?
- AlejandroUn poco, pero me gusta mucho.A little, but I like it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
