I was watching a horror film

I was watching a horror film(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba viendo una película de terror
I was watching a horror film, and I got too scared to finish it.Estaba viendo una película de terror pero me asusté demasiado y no la terminé.
b. veía una película de terror
Was there something good on TV? - I was watching a horror film.¿Había algo bueno en la tele? - Veía una película de terror.
c. miraba una película de terror
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
While I was watching a horror film, my brother tried to scare me.Mientras miraba una película de terror, mi hermano trató de asustarme.
d. estaba mirando una película de terror
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I was watching a horror film and jumped when I heard a knock at the door!Estaba mirando una película de terror y ¡brinqué cuando oí a alguien tocar la puerta!
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