Present Indicative

We use the present tense when:

- the action is general
- the action happens habitually
- the action is happening now
- the statement is always true

Note: the present tense in Spanish has two distinct English translations.

Let's look at a phrase using the verb vivir (to live).

vivo - I live, I am living

Vivo en Londres.
- I live in London.
- I am living in London.

Now, let's consider a phrase with the verb trabajar (to work).

trabajo - I work, I am working

Trabajo en una granja.
- I work on a farm.
- I am working on a farm.

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