I was crying

estaba llorando

I was crying(ay wuhz kray-ihng)

phrase

1. (I was weeping)

a. estaba llorando

Marianne saw that I was crying and gave me a hug.

Marianne vio que estaba llorando y me dio un abrazo.

b. lloraba

I was crying because I was thinking about my late cousin.

Lloraba porque estaba pensando en mi primo que falleció.

2. (I was shouting)

a. estaba gritando

I was crying for help. Didn't you hear me?

Estaba gritando pidiendo ayuda. ¿No me oíste?

b. gritaba

I was crying to warn you not to cross the bridge.

Gritaba para advertirte de no cruzar el puente.