ejerciendo

Ejerciendo is the gerund form of the Spanish verb ejercer, meaning to carry out, practice, or exercise. The term functions to indicate ongoing action related to performing a task, right, function, or profession. It is commonly used in progressive constructions with estar, and in expressions that describe the act of exercising authority, influence, or duties.

In everyday and formal language, ejercer covers several senses: to exercise a right or power (ejercer su derecho, ejercer autoridad), to practice a profession (ejerce como médico), and to fulfill responsibilities or duties (está ejerciendo funciones de director). The gerund form, ejerciendo, often appears in phrases such as "está ejerciendo su derecho" or "estaba ejerciendo funciones de alcalde," signaling that the action is currently in progress or was ongoing at a past time. It can also combine with como to specify occupation or role (ejerciendo como abogado) and with presión or control to describe exertion (ejercer presión, ejercer control).

Examples illustrate its use in different contexts: "La jueza está ejerciendo su poder de decisión" and "Durante su mandato, estuvo ejerciendo funciones de secretario general." The term is versatile across legal, administrative, and professional domains, reflecting the ongoing practice of an activity, office, or entitlement.

Etymology and related forms: ejercer comes from Latin exercere. Related forms include ejerce (present), ejercía (imperfect), and ejerciéndose (rare reflexive construction).