What is the Spanish word for "gerund"?

Learn how to say "gerund" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gerund

Spanish

gerundio

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Examples of how to use "gerund" in Spanish

English
A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun.
Spanish
Un gerundio es un verbo que actúa como un sustantivo.
English
The gerund acts like a noun here.
Spanish
El gerundio actúa como un sustantivo aquí.
English
Identify the gerund in each sentence.
Spanish
Identifica el gerundio en cada oración.
English
Is 'writing' a gerund in this example?
Spanish
¿Es 'escribir' un gerundio en este ejemplo?
English
Using a gerund can simplify sentence structure.
Spanish
Usar un gerundio puede simplificar la estructura de la oración.

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A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun.

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