Presente continuo: acciones ahora, materiales y afirmaciones
El objetivo de esta lección es aprender a usar el presente continuo en inglés, así como vocabulario relacionado con ropa, materiales y actividades cotidianas.
Vocabulary
Este vocabulario debe estudiarse a través de Anki. Todo el material relacionado lo puedes encontrar en My learning journal - Repositorio de GitHub.
| Word | Example |
|---|---|
| The | The book is on the table |
| Bright | The sun is very bright today |
| Pleasant | We had a pleasant walk in the park |
| Rich | He is a rich businessman |
| Either | You can choose either the red or the blue one |
| Along | We walked along the beach |
| Without | I can't live without my phone |
| Cotton | The shirt is made of cotton |
| Gold | She wears a gold necklace |
| Leather | The jacket is made of leather |
| Nylon | The bag is made of nylon |
| Polyester | The dress is made of polyester |
| Silk | The scarf is made of silk |
| Wool | The sweater is made of wool |
| Solid | The table is made of solid wood |
| Striped | She is wearing a striped shirt |
| Polka-dot | The dress has a polka-dot pattern |
| Checked | He is wearing a checked shirt |
| Plaid | The skirt has a plaid design |
| The blouse has a floral print | |
| Beach | We went to the beach for vacation |
| Brick | The house is made of brick |
| Cold drink | I like to drink a cold drink on a hot day |
| College | She is studying at college |
| Children | The children are playing in the park |
| Diamond | She received a diamond ring |
| Ending | The movie had a happy ending |
| Form | Please fill out this form |
| Milionaire | He became a millionaire through his business |
| Radio | I listen to music on the radio |
| Sand | The children are playing in the sand |
| Sea | We went swimming in the sea |
| Seaside | We stayed at a hotel by the seaside |
| Shore | We walked along the shore |
| Shovel | He used a shovel to dig a hole |
| Sun | The sun is shining brightly |
| Sunset | We watched the beautiful sunset |
| Towel | I use a towel after swimming |
| Excitement | The children were filled with excitement on Christmas morning |
| T-shirt | He is wearing a blue T-shirt |
| Tie | He wore a tie to the wedding |
| Tennis shoes | She bought new tennis shoes for the match |
| Swimming trunks | He wore swimming trunks at the beach |
| Sweat suit | He wore a sweat suit to the gym |
| Sneakers | She bought new sneakers for running |
| Skirt | She is wearing a red skirt |
| Shirt | He is wearing a white shirt |
| Robe | She put on a robe after her shower |
| Raincoat | He wore a raincoat during the storm |
| Pullover | She is wearing a woolen pullover |
| Jeans | He is wearing blue jeans |
| Heeled shoe | She wore heeled shoes to the party |
| Dress | She is wearing a beautiful dress |
| Jacket | He is wearing a leather jacket |
| Bathing suit | She wore a bathing suit at the pool |
| Buy | I want to buy a new car |
| Carry | She carries a bag to school |
| Cultivate | They cultivate vegetables in their garden |
| Dance | They dance at parties |
| Dig | He digs a hole in the ground |
| Do | I do my homework every day |
| Double | She doubles the paper to make a card |
| Enjoy | They enjoy going to the beach |
| Fix | He fixes his bike when it is damaged |
| Go | They go to school every day |
| Install | He installs new software on his computer |
| Laugh | They laugh at funny jokes |
| Lay | She lays the book on the table |
| Lie | He lies on the bed to rest. / She lies about her age |
| Operate | He operates the machinery at work |
| Paint | She paints pictures as a hobby |
| Play music | He plays music in a band |
| Repair | He repairs cars in his garage |
| Run | They run in the park every morning |
| Saw | He saws wood to make furniture |
| Shine | The sun shines in the sky |
| Sip | She sips her tea carefully |
| Sleep | He sleeps for eight hours every night |
| Swim | They swim in the pool during summer |
| Talk | They talk on the phone every day |
| Wear | She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun |
| Write | He writes stories in his notebook |
| Sell | She sells handmade crafts at the market |
| Spend | He spends money on clothes / They spend time together on weekends |
| Turquoise | She wore a turquoise dress to the party |
| Light green | The leaves on the trees are light green in spring |
| Grey | The cat has grey fur |
| Dark green | The forest is filled with dark green trees |
| Cream | She wore a cream-colored dress to the wedding |
| Beige | The walls of the house are painted beige |
| Right now | I am busy right now |
| Right away | I will do it right away |
| Made of | The table is made of wood |
| She's getting a suntan | She's getting a suntan at the beach |
| They're having a good time | They're having a good time at the party |
| He's sipping cold drinks | He's sipping cold drinks by the pool |
| She's wearing a pink bathing suit | She's wearing a pink bathing suit at the beach |
The present continuous
The present continuous is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or around the current time. It is formed using the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the base verb with an "-ing" ending.
The action is happening now (the action is not finished yet).
- Affirmative:
- I am eating.
- You are playing.
- He/She/It is running.
- We are studying.
- They are dancing.
- Negative:
- I am not wearing.
- You are not speaking.
- He/She/It is not sleeping.
- We are not cooking.
- They are not swimming.
- Interrogative Yes/no:
- Am I working?
- Are you reading?
- Is he/she/it playing?
- Are we traveling?
- Are they singing?
- Interrogative Wh- questions:
- What am I doing?
- Where are you going?
- Why is he/she/it crying?
- When are we leaving?
- How are they feeling?
Basically, we add "-ing" to form the present continuous:
| Verb | Example |
|---|---|
| Play | I am playing soccer |
| Eat | She is eating a sandwich |
| Run | They are running in the park |
| Speak | He is speaking to his friend |
| Read | We are reading a book |
| Lie | The cat is lying on the sofa |
| Stop | They are stopping the car |
Made of
"Made of" se utiliza para indicar el material del que está hecho un objeto. Se usa cuando el material original es todavía reconocible en el objeto final.
Made of is used to indicate the material from which an object is made. It is used when the original material is still recognizable in the final object.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the table made of? | The table is made of wood |
| What are the shoes made of? | The shoes are made of leather |
| What is the shirt made of? | The shirt is made of cotton |
| What is the necklace made of? | The necklace is made of gold |
"Made of" is "hecho de" in Spanish.
Too / Either
"Too" is used in affirmative sentences to indicate that something applies to an additional person or thing. It is placed at the end of the sentence.
"Either" is used in negative sentences to indicate that something applies to an additional person or thing. It is also placed at the end of the sentence.
| Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|
| She likes ice cream too | He doesn't like broccoli either |
| They are coming to the party too | We aren't going to the concert either |
| I love chocolate too | She doesn't play tennis either |
| I am enjoying, too | I am not working, either |
Mini story
Some friends are having a great time at the beach. They are enjoying the sun, swimming in the sea, and playing games on the shore. One of them is building a sandcastle while another is reading a book under an umbrella. They are all wearing their bathing suits and sunglasses to protect themselves from the bright sun. The sound of the waves and the laughter of friends create a pleasant atmosphere. They are planning to stay until sunset to watch the beautiful colors in the sky as the sun goes down. It's a perfect day at the seaside!
Última actualización: 02-02-2026Links
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