Ing To PDF
Ing To PDF
Ing To PDF
Introduction
The ing form of the verb may be a gerund or a present participle. If it is a gerund, it functions as
a noun and it is usually translated into a Spanish infinitive. If it is a present participle, it functions as
a verb and it is usually translated into a Spanish gerundio.
Driving very fast is extremely dangerous.
He was sleeping when I phoned.
Grammatically there are two types of infinitive, to-infinitive and bare infinitive.
I want to go.
He cannot come.
AFTER PREPOSITIONS we use -ing forms. I ran ten miles without stopping.
I read for a while before going to sleep.
I am tired of waiting for you.
As A SUBJECT we commonly use -ing forms. Smoking is bad for your health.
Watching television is a waste of time.
Note: To-infinitive is sometimes used as a subject in more formal speech, e.g. for quotes and
definitions. To see is to believe.
To chew means to masticate.
AFTER VERBS
1. With some verbs we use -ing forms. He suggested going to the cinema.
I dislike studying.
They admitted stealing the money.
4. There are a few verbs that may be followed by -ing forms or by to-infinitives, but with a
change in meaning.
REMEMBER Please, remember to lock the door. (Remember something that you have to do)
The witness did not remember locking the door. (Remember sth that you did)
TRY tried to learn German, but it was too difficult. (you see if you can do it)
I couldnt sleep, so I tried having some hot milk. (you see what happens as a result)
STOP On the way home he stopped to have a drink. ( in order to have a drink)
I stopped reading when my parents arrived. ( the action of reading was interrupted)
REGRET I regret to tell you that you have failed the exam. (I regret to have to tell you)
I regret having shouted at you. ( I regret something that happened in the past)
5. Some verbs are used in the structure verb + personal object + to-infinitive.
6. Finally, some verbs are used in the structure verb + personal object + bare infinitive.