Were you previously employed?

Were you previously employed?(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Antes estabas trabajando?
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)
Were you previously employed? - Before working here? Yes, I worked at a factory.¿Antes estabas trabajando? - ¿Antes de trabajar aquí? Sí, trabajé en un fábrica.
b. ¿Antes estaba trabajando?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Were you previously employed? - No, this is the first job I've ever had.Were you previously employed? - No, este es el primer trabajo que tengo.
a. ¿Antes estaban trabajando? (plural)
Were you previously employed? - We were, but we got laid off.¿Antes estaban trabajando? - Sí, pero nos despidieron.
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