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"Presente continuo" is a noun which is often translated as "present continuous", and "progresivo" is an adjective which is often translated as "progressive". Learn more about the difference between "presente continuo" and "progresivo" below.
el presente continuo(
preh
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sehn
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teh
 
kohn
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tee
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nwoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. present continuous
El presente continuo es lo mismo que el presente progresivo.The present continuous is the same as the present progressive.
b. present progressive
Cambia estas frases al presente progresivo.Change these sentences to the present progressive.
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progresivo(
proh
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greh
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see
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boh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. progressive
Desafortunadamente, su enfermedad es progresiva, lo que significa que empeorará.Unfortunately, her illness is progressive, which means it will get worse.
b. gradual
Las mejoras en la empresa han sido progresivas y continuas durante estos años.The improvements at the company have been gradual and continuous over the years.
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