Presente continuo

Aquí encontrarás toda la información sobre el presente continuo, su estructura, formas afirmativas, negativas, interrogativas y algunos ejemplos.

Funciones del presente continuo

Como en todos los tiempos verbales ingleses, la actitud del hablante es tan importante como el momento en que se produce la acción o el acontecimiento. Cuando utilizamos el presente continuo, nos referimos a algo que no ha terminado o está incompleto.

El presente continuo de cualquier verbo consta de dos partes: el presente del verbo to be + el verbo principal en -ing.

Para formar el verbo en -ing: raíz+ing, por ejemplo, hablar, jugar, moverse, sonreír.

Por ejemplo:

  • He’s waiting for you.
  • They’re playing football.
  • You’re working in the office.

Se utiliza el presente continuo

Para describir una acción que está teniendo lugar en este momento.

  • You are using the Internet.
  • You are studying English grammar.
  • I’m watching TV.

Para describir una tendencia o una acción que está ocurriendo ahora.

  • Are you still working at the same company?
  • More and more people are becoming vegetarians.
  • More people are using technological tools in education.

Para describir una acción o acontecimiento futuro que ya está programado.

  • We are going on vacation tomorrow.
  • I‘m meeting my boyfriend tonight.
  • You’re going to Quito in the afternoon.

Para describir una situación o acontecimiento temporal.

  • He usually plays drums, but tonight he‘s playing bass.
  • The weather forecast was good, but it‘s raining at the moment.
  • Today you are here, tomorrow you’re going to your house.

Con “always, forever, constantly”, para describir y enfatizar una sucesión de acciones repetidas.

  • Harry and Sally are always arguing.
  • He constantly is complaining about his father-in-law!
  • You forever are playing on the computer.

Forma afirmativa

Estructura de las oraciones afirmativas

Aquí usamos el verbo to be + la forma in -ing del verbo.

For example:

  • He is going to the office.
  • They are coming from Martha’s house.
  • We are watching a movie in Charles’ house.

Forma negativa

Estructura de las oraciones negativas

Aquí usamos el verbo to be + not + la forma en -ing del verbo.

For example:

  • I‘m not reading my book.
  • He isn’t listening to me.
  • They aren’t sleeping in their houses.

Preguntas

Structure of questions

Cuando queremos hacer preguntas, utilizamos la misma estructura para las frases afirmativas. Sólo añadimos el verbo to be al principio de las frases y el verbo en forma -ing. Además, añadimos un signo de interrogación al final de la frase.

For example:

  • Are they speaking on the phone with your mother?
    Yes, they are.
  • Is the baby still crying?
    No, he is not crying.
  • Where is the dog eating his food now?
    The dog is eating his food outside the home.

Verbos que no suelen utilizar la forma progresiva.

Los verbos de la siguiente lista suelen utilizar la forma simple porque se refieren a estados, más que acciones o procesos.

Excepciones:

Los verbos de sensación y percepción (see, hear, feel, taste, smell) suelen utilizarse con can: Puedo ver… Pueden adoptar la forma progresiva pero, en este caso, su significado suele variar.

  • This coat feels nice and warm. (perception of coat qualities)
  • John‘s feeling much better now. (healthier)
  • She has three dogs and a cat. (possession)
  • He‘s having supper. (eating)
  • I can see Anthony in the garden. (perception)
  • I‘m seeing Anthony later. (we intend to meet)

En resumen

Aquí podemos ver un resumen de todas las estructuras del presente continuo.

Ejemplos

Forma afirmativa

  • She is walking to school right now.
  • They are playing soccer at the park.
  • He is reading the newspaper at the moment.
  • The cat is sleeping on the couch.
  • I am eating breakfast at the moment.
  • The sun is rising in the east.
  • She is writing a letter to her friend.
  • We are cooking dinner together tonight.
  • The dog is barking at strangers.
  • He is driving to work right now.
  • The store is opening soon.
  • My mom is making cookies right now.
  • They are studying for their exams.
  • She is teaching math at the high school.
  • We are visiting our grandparents this weekend.
  • He is working at the bank right now.
  • The teacher is explaining the lesson now.
  • I am watching TV this evening.
  • The flowers are blooming beautifully.
  • She is cleaning the house right now.
  • We are exercising at the gym today.
  • The baby is crying at the moment.
  • He is enjoying playing the guitar.
  • They are singing in the choir today.
  • She is painting landscapes this month.
  • I am learning new words today.
  • The clock is ticking steadily.
  • We are celebrating birthdays this month.
  • The chef is preparing the meal.
  • He is attending meetings this week.
  • The children are playing in the park.
  • She is buying groceries today.
  • We are taking a walk after dinner.
  • The train is arriving soon.
  • He is speaking at a conference today.
  • They are writing emails to their clients.
  • She is enjoying reading novels.
  • I am drinking coffee right now.
  • The birds are singing in the trees.
  • We are taking photos on our vacation.
  • He is liking swimming in the pool.
  • The bus is stopping at the corner.
  • She is knitting sweaters for her family.
  • We are traveling to different countries.
  • The kids are doing their homework now.
  • He is playing the piano beautifully.
  • The lights are shining brightly.
  • She is cooking dinner for us tonight.
  • We are enjoying outdoor activities this summer.
  • The cat is chasing the laser pointer.

Forma negativa

  • She is not walking to school right now.
  • They are not playing soccer at the park.
  • He is not reading the newspaper at the moment.
  • The cat is not sleeping on the couch.
  • I am not eating breakfast right now.
  • The sun is not rising in the west.
  • She is not writing a letter to her friend.
  • We are not cooking dinner together tonight.
  • The dog is not barking at strangers.
  • He is not driving to work right now.
  • The store is not opening yet.
  • My mom is not making cookies right now.
  • They are not studying for their exams.
  • She is not teaching math at the high school today.
  • We are not visiting our grandparents this weekend.
  • He is not working at the bank right now.
  • The teacher is not explaining the lesson now.
  • I am not watching TV this evening.
  • The flowers are not blooming yet.
  • She is not cleaning the house right now.
  • We are not exercising at the gym today.
  • The baby is not crying at the moment.
  • He is not enjoying playing the guitar.
  • They are not singing in the choir today.
  • She is not painting landscapes this month.
  • I am not learning new words today.
  • The clock is not ticking steadily.
  • We are not celebrating birthdays this month.
  • The chef is not preparing the meal yet.
  • He is not attending meetings this week.
  • The children are not playing in the park.
  • She is not buying groceries today.
  • We are not taking a walk after dinner.
  • The train is not arriving yet.
  • He is not speaking at the conference today.
  • They are not writing emails to their clients.
  • She is not enjoying reading novels.
  • I am not drinking coffee right now.
  • The birds are not singing in the trees.
  • We are not taking photos on our vacation.
  • He is not liking swimming in the pool.
  • The bus is not stopping at the corner.
  • She is not knitting sweaters for her family.
  • We are not traveling to different countries.
  • The kids are not doing their homework now.
  • He is not playing the piano beautifully.
  • The lights are not shining brightly.
  • She is not cooking dinner for us tonight.
  • We are not enjoying outdoor activities this summer.
  • The cat is not chasing the laser pointer.

Preguntas Afirmativas

  1. Are you working on the project right now?
  2. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  3. Is she reading a book?
  4. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
  5. Are they coming to the party tonight?
  6. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
  7. Is he playing football this afternoon?
  8. Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
  9. Are you listening to music?
  10. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  11. Is it raining outside?
  12. Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
  13. Are we going to the movies later?
  14. Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.
  15. Is she cooking dinner right now?
  16. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
  17. Are you taking a break?
  18. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  19. Are they studying for the exam?
  20. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
  21. Is he writing an email?
  22. Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
  23. Are we meeting tomorrow?
  24. Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.
  25. Are you learning English at the moment?
  26. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  27. Is she talking on the phone?
  28. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
  29. Are they playing video games?
  30. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
  31. Is he driving to work?
  32. Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
  33. Are we planning a trip?
  34. Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.
  35. Are you cleaning the house?
  36. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  37. Is it snowing right now?
  38. Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
  39. Are they building a new house?
  40. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
  41. Is she wearing a red dress?
  42. Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
  43. Are you feeling okay?
  44. Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
  45. Are we watching the same movie?
  46. Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.
  47. Is he fixing the car?
  48. Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
  49. Are they waiting for the bus?
  50. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.

Preguntas Wh

  1. What have you been doing lately?
    I have been reading a fascinating book.

  2. Where have you been working for the past year?
    I have been working at a marketing agency.

  3. When have you been studying for your exams?
    I have been studying every evening after dinner.

  4. Why have you been feeling tired recently?
    I have been feeling tired because I have been staying up late.

  5. Who have you been spending your time with?
    I have been spending my time with my close friends.

  6. How have you been improving your English skills?
    I have been practicing speaking with a language partner.

  7. What projects have you been working on at your job?
    I have been working on a new marketing campaign.

  8. Where have you been traveling to lately?
    I have been traveling to different cities for work.

  9. When have you been exercising?
    I have been exercising in the mornings before work.

  10. Why have you been trying to eat healthier?
    I have been trying to eat healthier to improve my energy levels.

  11. Who have you been learning from?
    I have been learning from online courses and tutorials.

  12. How have you been managing your time effectively?
    I have been using a planner to keep track of my tasks.

  13. What hobbies have you been enjoying recently?
    I have been enjoying painting and photography.

  14. Where have you been volunteering?
    I have been volunteering at a local animal shelter.

  15. When have you been practicing your music skills?
    I have been practicing my guitar skills every weekend.

  16. Why have you been focusing on your mental health?
    I have been focusing on my mental health because it is important to me.

  17. Who have you been talking to about your goals?
    I have been talking to my mentor about my goals.

  18. How have you been feeling about your progress?
    I have been feeling positive about my progress.

  19. What have you been watching on TV recently?
    I have been watching a new series on Netflix.

  20. Where have you been getting your news from?
    I have been getting my news from online sources.

  21. When have you been learning new skills?
    I have been learning new skills during my free time.

  22. Why have you been saving money?
    I have been saving money for a vacation.

  23. Who have you been collaborating with on your project?
    I have been collaborating with my colleagues.

  24. How have you been coping with stress?
    I have been coping with stress through meditation.

  25. What new activities have you been trying?
    I have been trying yoga and hiking.

  26. Where have you been finding inspiration?
    I have been finding inspiration from books and podcasts.

  27. When have you been spending time outdoors?
    I have been spending time outdoors every weekend.

  28. Why have you been learning about different cultures?
    I have been learning about different cultures to broaden my perspective.

  29. Who have you been connecting with on social media?
    I have been connecting with old friends and colleagues.

  30. How have you been preparing for your future?
    I have been preparing for my future by setting clear goals.

  31. What challenges have you been facing?
    I have been facing challenges with time management.

  32. Where have you been going for your walks?
    I have been going to the park for my walks.

  33. When have you been engaging in creative projects?
    I have been engaging in creative projects during the weekends.

  34. Why have you been focusing on personal development?
    I have been focusing on personal development to grow as a person.

  35. Who have you been sharing your achievements with?
    I have been sharing my achievements with my family.

  36. How have you been celebrating your milestones?
    I have been celebrating my milestones with small parties.

  37. What books have you been reading for pleasure?
    I have been reading mystery novels for pleasure.

  38. Where have you been shopping for groceries?
    I have been shopping at the local farmer’s market.

  39. When have you been practicing mindfulness?
    I have been practicing mindfulness every morning.

  40. Why have you been interested in learning a new language?
    I have been interested in learning a new language for travel.

  41. Who have you been asking for advice?
    I have been asking my older siblings for advice.

  42. How have you been maintaining a work-life balance?
    I have been maintaining a work-life balance by setting boundaries.

  43. What skills have you been developing in your free time?
    I have been developing my graphic design skills.

  44. Where have you been meeting new people?
    I have been meeting new people at community events.

  45. When have you been reflecting on your experiences?
    I have been reflecting on my experiences each week.

  46. Why have you been focusing on sustainability?
    I have been focusing on sustainability to help the environment.

  47. Who have you been enjoying quality time with?
    I have been enjoying quality time with my family.

  48. How have you been balancing work and leisure?
    I have been balancing work and leisure by scheduling my time.

  49. What changes have you been making in your life?
    I have been making changes to live a healthier lifestyle.

  50. Where have you been finding support during tough times?
    I have been finding support from my friends and family.

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