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Gozar + gerundio

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A little while ago in a book I was reading, I came across a phrase using this structure. I'm not sure if "Gozo corriendo" translates literally to "I enjoy running" or if it means something elses

Along the same lines, what would dar + gerund mean?

I would give examples but I can't seem to find any. Thanks in advance smile

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updated Mar 20, 2011
posted by yttrium

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The sentence should read "gozar correr" as gerunds (I believe) should only come after estar, ir, and andar.

The gerundio is used in adverbial phrases without joining with estar (progressive tenses), the verbs of motion or seguir/continuar.

Look at this exercise which provides examples of using the gerundio as an adverb.

gerundio as adverb

updated Mar 20, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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The correct translation is: Gozo correr.

updated Mar 20, 2011
posted by Dakie
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Gozo corriendo...this sounds like either a bad translation or a very regional dialect. The sentence should read "gozar correr" as gerunds (I believe) should only come after estar, ir, and andar....I don't think you can use dar + gerund...

updated Mar 20, 2011
posted by AngelinaG
...but yes, gozo corriendo would be "I enjoy running" - AngelinaG, Mar 20, 2011