estábamos

/esˈtabamos/, [esˈt̪a.β̞a.mos]

we were, were


Verb estábamos

  1. First-person plural (nosotros, nosotras) imperfect indicative form of estar.

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Examples
  • Estábamos sorprendidos de su conducta.

    We were surprised at his conduct.

  • Estábamos todos empapados de sudor.

    We were all drenched with perspiration.

  • No estábamos seguros de qué clase de persona sería Tom ni si le gustaría vivir en la misma casa que nosotros.

    We were unsure what kind of person Tom would be and whether he would like living in the same house as us.

  • Estábamos llenos de ira contra el asesino.

    We were filled with anger against the murderer.

  • Estábamos apurados.

    We were in a hurry.

  • No estábamos hablando de ti.

    We weren't talking about you.

  • Mi madre y yo estábamos en el jardín.

    Mother and I were in the garden.

  • Estábamos siendo atacados.

    We were under attack.

  • No estábamos peleando.

    We weren't fighting.

  • Ayer no estábamos en casa.

    We weren't at home yesterday.

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