I was playing basketball

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I was playing basketball(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba jugando baloncesto
I was playing basketball, but my mom called me to go have dinner.Estaba jugando baloncesto, pero mi mamá me llamó para ir a cenar.
b. jugaba baloncesto
I was playing basketball every day until I broke my arm.Jugaba baloncesto todos los días hasta que me rompí el brazo.
c. estaba jugando básquetbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
What happened to you? - I was playing basketball and I fell.¿Qué te pasó? – Estaba jugando básquetbol y me caí.
d. jugaba básquetbol
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was playing basketball in front of my house when I saw the robber leave my neighbor's house.Jugaba básquetbol frente a mi casa cuando vi el ladrón salir de la casa de mi vecino.
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