Verbs + ing Vs. Verbs + infinitive. Verbos + ing Vs Verbos + Infinitivo en inglés. APRENDER INGLES GRATIS.

If there are two verbs together in a sentence, often the second one is either in the infinitive form (to play) or the continuous form (playing).  Have a look at this example, only one of the sentences is correct:
·       I enjoy to play piano X
   I enjoy playing piano √
a. We use the infinitive after certain verbs:
               - forget, help, learn, teach, train
               -choose, expect, hope, need, offer, want, would like
               -agree, encourage, pretend, promise, recommend
               -allow, can/can't afford, decide, manage, mean, refuse
Have a look at these examples:

• You forgot to water the plants.
• I can’t decide what to wear.
• We promise to help you if we can.
• I hope to see you again soon.

b. We also always use the infinitive after adjectives:
- happy, sad, sorry, disappointed, angry, pleased, delighted, glad, surprised, relieved etc.
               Have a look at these examples:

• I was sorry to hear about your recent troubles.
• I’m happy to hear from you.
• She was angry to discover Charles was lying to her.
• We’re delighted to have you here in our home.
• They were relieved to know it was all over.

c. This is also the same for the form too + adjective:
               - too cold, too hot, too windy, too sunny, too salty, too sweet etc.
Have a look at these examples:

• This tea is too hot to drink.
• It’s too windy to go for a swim today.
• This soup is too salty to eat.
• My feet are too sore to walk anymore.

d. The infinitive is also used with the form adjective + enough.
               - rich enough, clever enough, strong enough, tall enough, short enough etc.
Have a look at these examples:

• Are you tall enough to touch the ceiling?
• My four year old son is clever enough to read short novels.
• Will this glue by strong enough to fix the window?
• This sandwich is big enough to have for dinner!

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a. The -ing form is used when the word is the subject of the sentence or clause.
Have a look at these examples:

• Running is an excellent form of exercise.
• Doctors say that eating too much butter is bad for your health.
• It is well known that smoking damages your lungs.

b. The -ing or continuous form is used after certain verbs:
              - avoid, dislike, enjoy, finish, give up, mind/not mind, practice etc.
Have a look at these examples:

• I dislike eating fish.
• I practice playing piano every evening.
• I enjoy baking cakes.
• I don’t mind working late, as long as I get paid overtime.

c. The continuous form is also used after a preposition:
               - to, without, against, at, by, from, for, until, with, up, before, after etc.
Have a look at these examples:

• We’re looking forward to meeting you.
• Don’t you leave the table withoutfinishing your dinner!
• I’m against wearing fur.
• I’m at the café waiting for you.

Language Tip
Sometimes you can use -ing or infinitive verbs without a change in meaning:
For example:   
      -It started to rain./ It started   raining.
      -I like to play sports./ I like playing sports.
      -I hate to watch horse racing/I hate     watching horse racing.

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