atusábamos
-we were trimming
Imperfectnosotrosconjugation ofatusar.

atusar

atusar(
ah
-
too
-
sahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to trim
La peluquera me cortó las puntas y me atusó el flequillo.The hairdresser cut my split ends and trimmed my bangs.
a. to smooth down
Mi esposa me arregló la corbata y me atusó el cabello con la mano.My wife fixed my tie and smoothed my hair with her hand.
atusarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Me ajusté la corbata y me atusé el pelo.I adjusted my tie and smoothed my hair.
Me levanté y me atusé el vestido.I got up and straightened my dress.
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