I need help with my grammar please.

Question

How do I say: I am studying Spanish on Saturday mornings now. Do I say: Ahora estudio español todos los sabados por la mañana.

Answer 1

A more exact translation of what you said in English:

Ahora estudio español los sábados por la mañana.

Nice job :) - Kiwi-Girl, May 1, 2013

Answer 2

I like diagnox's translation because it has more of a native-like flow. Karlitz, from my knowledge, I thought that typically the grammar you used is used for something you are doing right this second, but I could be wrong.

Estoy escibiendo. Estoy pensando. (I'm writing. I'm thinking) That is what I am doing right now.

In the case of this question, a habit is being explained that takes place at a different time, so it's not something that is going on right this second.

I'm not sure though. That's just what I have been taught so far. Can anyone clarify?

You're spot on, the present progressive/continuous in Spanish should only be used for actions being done right now, unlike its use in English. - Kiwi-Girl, May 1, 2013

Answer 3

Also you can say: Ahora estoy estudiando español los sábados en la mañana.

Answer 4

I agree with karliitz's translation! You don't have to say "all the Saturday mornings"

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