How to Say ‘I am eating’ in Mexican Spanish
Estoy comiendo
ehs-TOY koh-mee-EHN-doh
[ehs-TOY koh-mee-EHN-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Estoy] plus a verb ending in [-ando] or [-iendo] is a common way to say [I am ...-ing]: [estoy comiendo], [estoy caminando]. Use it for what you're in the middle of or what you've been doing lately.
Phrase Breakdown
Estoy
[ehs-TOY]
I am
Form of estar meaning I am; used to make the present progressive tense.
Estoy tratando de comer más sano esta semana.
I am trying to eat healthier this week.
comiendo
[koh-mee-EHN-doh]
eating
Gerund of comer meaning eating; used for actions happening now or around now.
Últimamente estoy comiendo más verduras.
Lately I am eating more vegetables.
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