estábamos emparando
-we were catching
Imperfect progressivenosotrosconjugation ofemparar.

emparar

emparar(
ehm
-
pah
-
rahr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Peru
(Peru)
a. to catch
El jugador tiene que emparar la pelota antes de que toque el suelo.The player has to catch the ball before it touches the ground.
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