WHAT IS THE PROGRESSIVE ASPECT?
Are you ready to spice up your language skills? Let’s talk about the progressive aspect in grammar!
It’s an incredible way to add life and energy to your sentences. In English, by combining a form of the verb to be (like is or are) with the gerund of another verb (ending in ing), you can convey the ongoing nature of an action.
That means you can describe actions as they happen, giving your words a sense of immediacy and excitement.
Whether you’re talking about what you’re doing right now (“I am eating”), what you were doing in the past (“I was eating”), or what you’ll be doing in the future (“I will be eating”), the progressive aspect has got you covered.
So why settle for boring, static language when you can infuse your speech with dynamism and passion? Let’s get progressive!
THE PROGRESSIVE ASPECT IN SPANISH
Did you know that Spanish also has the progressive aspect?
It’s amazing how similar it is to English, but there are some exceptions that make it even more interesting.
To form the progressive aspect, we use the verb estar followed by the gerund of the main verb. Trust me, it’s so cool!
If you’re curious to learn more about the progressive aspect in Spanish, be sure to check out the following links for some mind-blowing information!
1. The Progressive Present (COMING SOON)
2. The Progressive Past (COMING SOON)
3. The Progressive Future (COMING SOON)
