You were (es. Estabas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Estabas en casa ayer.
You were at home yesterday.
Context: daily life
Dijiste que estabas cansado.
You said that you were tired.
Context: daily conversation
Cuando llegué, estabas jugando.
When I arrived, you were playing.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Cuando la lluvia empezó, estabas en la oficina.
When the rain started, you were in the office.
Context: work
Recuerdo que estabas muy feliz en tu cumpleaños.
I remember that you were very happy on your birthday.
Context: celebration
Si estabas estudiando, probablemente sacaste una buena nota.
If you were studying, you probably got a good grade.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

En la reunión, era evidente que estabas reflexionando sobre tus decisiones pasadas.
In the meeting, it was clear that you were reflecting on your past decisions.
Context: work
Estabas tan inmerso en la lectura que no escuchaste el timbre.
You were so immersed in reading that you didn't hear the doorbell.
Context: daily life
A pesar de las circunstancias adversas, estabas dispuesto a afrontar los retos con valentía.
Despite the adverse circumstances, you were willing to face the challenges courageously.
Context: personal growth

Synonyms

  • te encontrabas
  • te hallabas
  • te ubicabas