I was waiting for you

I was waiting for you(
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wuhz
 
weyd
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yu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. te estaba esperando
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Where have you been? I was waiting for you.¿Dónde andabas? Te estaba esperando.
b. lo estaba esperando
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(formal singular, masculine)
"Come in. I was waiting for you," said the butler to Mr. Horowitz."Entre. Lo estaba esperando", le dijo el mayordomo al señor Horowitz.
c. la estaba esperando
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(formal singular, feminine)
Countess, I was waiting for you. Please, have a seat.Condesa, la estaba esperando. Por favor, siéntese.
a. los estaba esperando (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
I was waiting for you at the entrance. Didn't you see me?Los estaba esperando en la entrada. ¿No me vieron?
b. las estaba esperando (plural, feminine)
It's so nice to see you again, girls! I was waiting for you.¡Qué lindo verlas de nuevo, niñas! Las estaba esperando.
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