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"were" in Spanish

estaban
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Summary

The Spanish translation for “were” is estaban.

Examples of "were" in use

There are 14 examples of the Spanish word for "were" being used:
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They were at each other’s throats. Ellas estaban en la garganta del otro.
were burning estaban ardiendo
The columns were made of marble. Las columnas estaban hechas de mármol.
Yanni and Skura were happy together. Yanni y Skura estaban felices juntos.
They were playing baseball in the park. Ellas estaban jugando beisbol en el parque.
everyone was tense todos estaban tensos
They were sleeping. Estaban durmiendo.
the clouds were full of hail and snow Las nubes estaban llenas de granizo y nieve.
The chocolates were hollow inside. Los chocolates estaban huecos por dentro.
All three of them were acting rather giggly. Los tres estaban actuando bastante risueños.

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A front door and a window were damaged.,
All three of them were acting rather giggly.,
everyone was tense,
The chocolates were hollow inside.,
the clouds were full of hail and snow,
The columns were made of marble.,
The loot was so large that they were surprised.,
They were at each other’s throats.,
They were playing baseball in the park.,
They were sleeping.,
They were tired after all the dragging of luggage.,
Tom said that all his friends were drunk.,
were burning,
Yanni and Skura were happy together.
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https://lingopolo.org/spanish/word/they-were-sleeping

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