Siendo (en. Being)

/ˈsjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates a progressive action related to being.
She is being very kind.
Ella está siendo muy amable.
Used to describe the nature or state of something.
The day is being sunny.
El día está siendo soleado.
A way to express a characteristic in development.
The project is being evaluated.
El proyecto está siendo evaluado.

Etymology

From Latin 'essere', which means 'to be'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

being honest
used to introduce a sincere statement.
siendo honestos
being sincere
to express something honestly.
siendo sincero
being the subject of
to be the subject of attention or study.
siendo objeto de

Related Words

to be
Verb that indicates existence, identity, or quality.
ser
being
Form of the gerund of the verb 'to be', indicating an ongoing action.
estando
to exist
To have reality or presence.
existir

Slang Meanings

When something is being very complicated.
This job is being a real mess.
Este trabajo está siendo un verdadero lío.
Used to refer to someone who is behaving in an exaggerated manner.
He is being too dramatic.
Él está siendo demasiado dramático.