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I was waiting
-estaba esperando
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I was waiting
-estuve esperando
Past progressive conjugation of wait. There are other translations for this conjugation.

I was waiting

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I was waiting(
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wuhz
 
weyd
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba esperando
Hello, Richard. I was waiting for your call.Hola, Richard. Estaba esperando tu llamada.
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