Actions Building Up Over Time
When an action starts in the past and gradually develops up to the present, Spanish uses the verb venir followed by a gerund (the -ando or -iendo form).
This structure translates to "have been doing something" and is common for continuous, patient efforts.
| Pronoun | Present of venir |
|---|---|
| yo | vengo |
| tú | vienes |
| él / ella / usted | viene |
| nosotros / nosotras | venimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | venís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | vienen |
| They have been passing on the legacy. | Vienen transmitiendo el legado. |
| We have been conserving the legacy patiently. | Venimos conservando el legado pacientemente. |
Patient Craftsmanship
Venir + gerundio highlights a slow, cumulative progression, making it perfect for describing the detailed work of local artisans.
| The artisan has been crafting this with the technique. | El artesano viene elaborando esto con la técnica. |
| We have been sculpting stone in this workshop. | Venimos esculpiendo la piedra en este taller. |
Adding Time and Pronouns
To emphasize how long an action has been developing, pair this structure with time markers like desde enero (since January) or desde hace años (for years).
If you use a direct object pronoun (like lo or los), you can place it right before the conjugated verb venir.
| What skill! He has been sculpting it for years. | ¡Qué destreza! Lo viene esculpiendo desde hace años. |
| They have been forging copper since January. | Vienen forjando el cobre desde enero. |
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