alentando

Alentando is the present participle (gerund) of the Spanish verb alentar, which means to encourage, motivate, or support someone or something. As a gerund, alentando describes an ongoing action of providing encouragement or boosting morale, and it can appear in progressive constructions such as estar alentando or in other verbal phrases that convey continued encouragement.

In everyday use, alentando is commonly found in sports, politics, education, and workplace contexts. Examples include crowds alentando a un equipo (the crowd encouraging the team) or un discurso alentando a la ciudadanía (a speech encouraging the citizens). The term emphasizes the act of giving confidence, energy, or incentive to others, rather than providing material or direct instruction.

Linguistically, alentando functions as a non-finite verb form and is related to the noun alento, which conveys the idea of encouragement or spirit. While it is most frequent in Spanish, similar formations exist in other Romance languages, though the exact spelling and usage may differ.

Notes for readers: alentando is not a standalone noun but part of verb phrases. It can sometimes appear in journalistic or literary language to convey ongoing encouragement, but its meaning remains tied to the act of boosting morale or support. When translating, it is often rendered as “encouraging,” “cheering on,” or “boosting morale,” depending on the context.

See also: alentar, alento, encouragement.