present perfect continuous

present perfect continuous

definição

The present perfect continuous tense (also known as the present perfect progressive tense) shows that something started in the past and is continuing at the present time. The present perfect continuous is formed using the construction has/have been + the present participle (root + -ing).

10 exemplos

I have been reading for 2 hours. (I am still reading now.)

We've been studying since 9 o'clock. (We're still studying now.)

How long have you been learning English? (You are still learning now.)

We have not been smoking. (And we are not smoking now.)