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GRAMÁTICA
The Progressive with ir, andar, and seguir
p. 264 You already know that you use the
present progressive tense to say what you are doing right now.
You can also use the verbs ir, andar, and seguir instead of estar
with the present participle.
¿RECUERDAS?
Each of these verbs has a special meaning in progressive constructions.
ir + present participle
Anita se va adapt ando a su puesto.
Anita is (slowly but surely) adjusting to her job.
andar + present participle
Isabel anda busc ando trabajo.
Isabel is going around looking for work.
seguir + present participle
Isabel sigue busc ando trabajo.
Isabel is still looking for work.
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