{"id":3727,"date":"2024-01-23T05:28:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T05:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/when-to-use-infinitive-or-gerund-in-english\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T08:06:12","slug":"when-to-use-infinitive-or-gerund-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funtalk.es\/en\/when-to-use-infinitive-or-gerund-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"When to use infinitive or gerund in English?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning English<\/strong> properly takes time, but mainly a lot of study, especially when it comes to verb tenses, as most learners struggle to differentiate between infinitives and gerunds<\/strong>. However, understanding when to use each verb form is essential for clear and effective communication.
\nThat’s why, in this Fun Talk<\/a> article we’re going to tell you when to put gerund or infinitive in English.<\/strong> Read on to find out! <\/p>\n

Grammatical difference between English infinitives and gerunds<\/h2>\n

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Examples of gerund and infinitive in English<\/h2>\n

When to use the infinitive in English<\/h3>\n

Infinitives are commonly used to form complex verb tenses.
\nTherefore, they are often written after certain verbs such as“want<\/em>,”“plan<\/em>,” or“decide<\/em>,” as well as after adjectives such as“happy<\/em>” or“eager<\/em>.”
\nHere are some examples: <\/p>\n