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I was playing
-jugaba
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I was playing
-estuve jugando
Past progressiveconjugation ofplay.There are other translations for this conjugation.

I was playing

I was playing(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. jugaba
I was playing soccer when it started to rain.Jugaba fútbol cuando emepzó a llover.
b. estaba jugando
I was playing cards with my family until 11 pm last night.Estaba jugando a las cartas con mi familia hasta las 11 pm anoche.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. estaba jugando
Sorry I missed your call. I was playing outside.Lamento haber perdido tu llamada. Estaba jugando afuera.
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