what were you doing

what were you doing(
wuht
 
wuhr
 
yu
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. qué hacías
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)
What were you doing when you broke your leg?¿Qué hacías cuando te rompiste la pierna?
b. qué estabas haciendo
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)
I heard a lot of noise coming from your room. What were you doing?Escuché mucho ruido que venía de tu cuarto. ¿Qué estabas haciendo?
a. qué hacían (plural)
You guys broke my shovel? What were you doing with it?¿Rompieron mi pala? ¿Qué hacían con ella?
b. qué estaban haciendo (plural)
I wanted to do something with you guys yesterday, but I couldn't find you. What were you doing?Quería hacer algo con ustedes ayer, pero no los pude encontrar. ¿Qué estaban haciendo?
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