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I was writing
-estaba escribiendo
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I was writing
-estuve escribiendo
Past progressiveconjugation ofwrite.There are other translations for this conjugation.

I was writing

I was writing(
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dihng
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba escribiendo
I was writing in my diary, when a bird perched on the windowsill.Estaba escribiendo en mi diario cuando un pájaro se posó en el alféizar.
b. escribía
I was writing a novel when I met your mother.Escribía una novela cuando conocí a tu madre.
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