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I was working
-estaba trabajando
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I was working
-estuve trabajando
Past progressiveconjugation ofwork.There are other translations for this conjugation.

I was working

I was working(
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wuhrk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba trabajando (habitual action)
I was working as a waitress when I met your father.Estaba trabajando como mesera cuando conocí a tu padre.
b. estuve trabajando (single occurrence)
I was working all day yesterday. I don't want to work today.Estuve trabajando todo el día ayer. No quiero trabajar hoy.
c. trabajaba
Sorry I didn't answer the phone. You called me while I was working.Siento no haber contestado el teléfono. Me llamaste mientras trabajaba.
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