Present Continuous Tense

These flashcards cover the structure and examples of sentences in the present continuous tense.

What is the structure for forming sentences in the present continuous tense?

is/am/are + verb+ing

How do you express 'they read' in the present continuous tense?

están leyendo

They are reading.

How do you express 'she sings' in the present continuous tense?

ella está cantando

She is singing.

What is the present continuous tense form for 'we draw'?

estamos dibujando

We are drawing.

How do you say 'it flies' in the present continuous tense?

está volando

It is flying.

What is the present continuous tense for 'she eats'?

ella está comiendo

She is eating.

How do you say 'Pam plays' in the present continuous tense?

Pam está jugando

Pam is playing.

What is the present continuous form for 'I walk'?

Yo estoy caminando

I am walking.

How do you express 'you write' in the present continuous tense?

tu estás escribiendo

You are writing.

What is the present continuous tense for 'he sleeps'?

el está durmiendo

He is sleeping.

How do you say 'I sit' in the present continuous tense?

estoy sentado

I am sitting.

What is the present continuous form for 'my mother cooks'?

mi madre está cocinando

My mother is cooking.

How do you express 'I listen' in the present continuous tense?

estoy escuchando

I am listening.

What is the present continuous tense for 'he stands'?

está de pie

He is standing.

How do you say 'Pim looks at the cat' in the present continuous tense?

Pim está mirando al gato

Pim is looking at the cat.