prendiendo
Prendiendo is the gerund (present participle) of the Spanish verb prender. Prender has several related meanings that vary by dialect. In many contexts, it means to light or ignite, as in prender una vela or prender la luz (to turn on a light), or to switch on a device. It can also mean to arrest or capture someone, as in la policía está prendiendo a dos sospechosos. Some uses describe starting a fire or a flame catching, as in a small fire beginning to burn.
Grammatically, prendiendo functions as a non-finite verb form indicating ongoing action and is used with estar
Etymology and senses. Prender derives from Latin prehendere, meaning to seize or grasp, and entered Spanish
Usage notes. The exact meaning of prendiendo depends on context and regional variety: it can express lighting