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"Dónde estuviste" is a form of "dónde estuviste", a phrase which is often translated as "where you have been". "Dónde estabas" is a form of "dónde estabas", a phrase which is often translated as "where you were". Learn more about the difference between "dónde estuviste" and "dónde estabas" below.
dónde estuviste()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. where you have been
Voy a averiguar dónde estuviste aunque no me lo quieras decir.I will find out where you have been even if you don't tell me.
dónde estabas()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (general)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. where you were
Quiero saber dónde estabas y qué estabas haciendo.I want to know where you were and what you were doing.
