I was washing the dishes

I was washing the dishes(
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wuhz
 
wa
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shihng
 
thuh
 
dih
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shihz
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba lavando los platos
I was washing the dishes when the phone rang.Estaba lavando los platos cuando sonó el teléfono.
b. estaba fregando los platos
Why were you looking out the window? - I was washing the dishes.¿Por qué estabas mirando por la ventana? - Estaba fregando los platos.
c. estaba lavando la vajilla
I didn't hear you coming in because I was washing the dishes in the kitchen.No te oí entrar porque estaba lavando la vajilla en la cocina.
d. estaba fregando la vajilla
I was washing the dishes at home after the party.Estaba fregando la vajilla en casa después de la fiesta.
e. estaba lavando los trastes
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
I was washing the dishes after dinner.Estaba lavando los trastes después de la cena.
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