practicando
/pɾaɡtikando/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'practicing' is translated into Spanish as practicando.
practicando is used to describe the act of doing an activity repeatedly to become better at it. If you are specifically talking about practicing a sport or a physical activity, you might use the more specific verb entrenar.
Which one should you use?
If you want to refer to 'practicing' as a general concept or a subject, use the infinitive form practicar instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
practicando is the gerund form of the verb practicar and is used to express continuous or progressive actions.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾaɡtikando/
Did you know?
- While practicando is used for skills, Spanish speakers use the verb ensayar when 'practicing' for a performance, such as a play or a concert.
- While practicando describes the act of improving, the noun práctica is commonly used in Spain and Latin America to refer to a professional internship for students.
- The word practicando shares a root with the English word 'practical', both deriving from the Greek praktikos, meaning 'able to be done'.
Examples in context
- Ahora está practicando violín.She is practicing the violin now.This sentence shows how to use practicando to describe a current action with a musical instrument.Tatoeba #1460017 by marcelostockle, translation #313679 by CK
- Ella estaba siempre practicando piano.She was always practicing the piano.This sentence uses practicando to describe a habitual continuous action in the past.Tatoeba #955310 by cueyayotl, translation #310396 by CK
- Ella es veterana, lleva décadas practicando.She's a veteran. She's been practicing for decades.This sentence demonstrates the use of practicando to show an action that has been ongoing for a long time.Tatoeba #9353015 by ignacio, translation #12118961 by DJ_Saidez
- Estoy practicando el pianoI am practicing the piano
- Están entrenando para la competencia de fútbolThey are practicing for the soccer competition
- Todos los días hago ejercicios de cardioEvery day I do cardio exercises
- Estoy practicando mi presentación para la conferenciaI am practicing my presentation for the conference
- El equipo está entrenando para el partido de mañanaThe team is practicing for tomorrow's match
- Necesito ejercitarme más para mejorar mi condición físicaI need to exercise more to improve my physical condition
- Mis amigos están entrenando para el torneo de baloncestoMy friends are practicing for the basketball tournament
- Me gusta hacer ejercicios de yoga por las mañanasI enjoy doing yoga exercises in the mornings
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Example conversation
Daniel calls Elena to ask why she is busy.
- Daniel¿Qué haces, Elena?What are you doing, Elena?
- ElenaEstoy practicando mi discurso para la clase.I am practicing my speech for class.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Te va a salir muy bien.That's great! It's going to go very well for you.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Espero que sí.Thanks, Daniel. I hope so.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry practicando, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
