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    Estaban (en. Were)

    /es'taβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates an action or state in the past.
    They were in the park yesterday.
    Ellos estaban en el parque ayer.
    It is used to describe past conditions.
    They were very happy during the holidays.
    Estaban muy felices durante las vacaciones.
    Reflects the existence of a state at an earlier moment.
    When I arrived, they were eating.
    Cuando llegué, ellos estaban comiendo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to be', it comes from the Latin 'stare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they were daydreaming
    They were distracted or thoughtful.
    estaban en la luna
    they were passing through
    They were in a place temporarily.
    estaban de paso
    they were at home
    They were comfortable and relaxed.
    estaban como en casa

    Related Words

    to be
    Verb that denotes a state or location.
    estar
    state
    Condition or situation of someone or something.
    estado
    stay
    Period of time spent in a place.
    estancia

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of extreme relaxation.
    After that trip, they were on another level.
    Después de ese viaje, ellos estaban a otro nivel.
    To be in a place without worries.
    At the party, everyone was chill.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban de chill.