I was sleeping

I was sleeping(
ay
 
wuhz
 
sli
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pihng
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba durmiendo
Why didn't you answer your phone this morning? - Sorry, I was sleeping.¿Por qué no contestaste tu teléfono esta mañana? - Lo siento, estaba durmiendo.
b. dormía
While I was sleeping, the tooth fairy brought me a dollar.Mientras dormía, el hada de los dientes me trajo un dólar.
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