B1Spanishes.b1.070

Gerund in progressive with other motion verbs (ir, venir, andar, seguir)

Gerund in progressive with other motion verbs (ir, venir, andar, seguir)

Structure:

ir/venir/andar/seguir + gerund

These verbs + gerund add nuance: ir (gradual progress), andar (habitual/negative), seguir (continuation).

Example:

Va mejorando poco a poco. Anda diciendo mentiras. **Translation:** He is gradually improving. He goes around telling lies.

Examples

Va mejorando poco a poco.

He is gradually improving.

Anda diciendo mentiras.

He goes around telling lies.

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Va mejorando poco a poco."

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