I was busy

estuve ocupado

I was busy(ay wuhz bih-zi)

phrase

1. (I was occupied; specific period of time)

a. estuve ocupado

I was busy yesterday; otherwise I would have gone to your play.

Estuve ocupada ayer; de lo contrario, habría asistido tu obra de teatro.

2. (I was occupied; ongoing state)

a. estaba ocupado

I was busy, but I knew I had to help my friend.

Estaba ocupado, pero sabía que tuve que ayudar a mi amigo.