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"I am walking" is a form of "I am walking", a phrase which is often translated as "estoy caminando". "I was walking" is a form of "I was walking", a phrase which is often translated as "estaba caminando". Learn more about the difference between "I am walking" and "I was walking" below.
I am walking(
ay
ahm
wa
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kihng
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. estoy caminando
I am walking to improve my circulation.Estoy caminando para mejorar la circulación.
I was walking(
ay
wuhz
wa
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kihng
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. estaba caminando
Sorry I missed your call. I was walking and I didn't feel my phone vibrate.Siento haber perdido tu llamada. Estaba caminando y no sentí vibrar mi celular.
b. caminaba
I was walking in the street when I found five dollars.Caminaba por la calle cuando encontré cinco dólares.
