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Translate: "-ing" - gerundio form without estar?
Hello.
I'm trying to say "I spent a lot of time researching the technique" "Pasé much tiempo ________ la técnica" I know the verb to use is investigar - and the direct translation to fit the form would be investigando. However, I cannot remember ever using the gerundio form without estar in front. Any help on which form of the verb I should use? Thanks! |
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There are quite a few ways of using the gerundio without estar:
Llevo mucho rato esperando. Va cobrando importancia. Vengo diciendo que es imposible. Marta siguió cantando. Vi a los niños jugando en el parque. Salió corriendo. Nos divertimos bailando. |
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Yep. In all the cases cited, the gerundio is acting as an adverb.
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