Verb conjugation

estar chiñando

(El Salvador, colloquial) to have a newborn baby; to be the parent of a newborn baby.

Usage

A regional colloquial expression whose exact meaning isn't documented in standard dictionaries. The conjugation of the verb estar follows the regular pattern (estoy chiñando, estás chiñando...), as in any progressive.

Examples

Es una expresión coloquial regional. — It is a regional colloquial expression.
Su sentido depende de la zona. — Its sense depends on the area.
No es habitual en la lengua escrita. — It is not usual in writing.

Common mistake

Use caution: slang built on a verb that is not standard everywhere. Ask a speaker from the region before using it.

Often confused with estar.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

nosotros	-
vosotros	-

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Frequently asked questions

What does "estar chiñando" mean?

"estar chiñando" means "(El Salvador, colloquial) to have a newborn baby; to be the parent of a newborn baby.".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "estar chiñando"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "estar chiñando" is: nosotros -, vosotros -.

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