"Cómo nos ésta yendo en esa área?"

Question

Hola.

I came across the phrase "Cómo nos ésta yendo en esa área?" I am a little confused about the verb tense here. I think the sentence is saying "How is it going for us in that area" or "how are we doing in that area", but shouldn't the correct verb tense be "cómo estamos" or "cómo ésta yendo para nosotros"?

Gracias!

Great question. Maybe it's like when the nurse comes in and says, "How are we doing today" when it really should be "How are you doing today?" - --Mariana--, Jul 26, 2012

Answer 1

The expression "ir(le) a alguien", is this case "nos está yendo" means to be going (for someone). It is especially used in the form "ir(le) bien a alguien." Which means, to be going well for someone. It is idiomatic, meaning that its construction doesn't necessarily make sense, but it is correct and very common.