I was studying to be

estudiaba para ser

I was studying to be

phrase

1. (used to talk about a long or undefined period of time)

a. estudiaba para ser

I lived in Philadelphia when I was studying to be a lawyer.

Vivía en Filadelfia cuando estudiaba para ser abogado.

b. estaba estudiando para ser

I was studying to be a professional musician, and I was doing nothing but go to classes and practice.

Estaba estudiando para ser músico profesional, y no hacía más que ir a clases y practicar.

c. iba para

(Colombia)

(Spain)

I was studying to be a doctor when I met my wife.

Iba para médico cuando conocí a mi esposa.

2. (used to talk about a short or defined period of time)

a. estuve estudiando para ser

I was studying to be a lawyer for a while, but I ended up changing to business.

Estuve estudiando para ser abogado por un tiempo, pero me terminé cambiando a negocios.