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See the entry forestaba estudiando.
estaba estudiando
-I was studying
Imperfect progressiveyoconjugation ofestudiar.
Imperfect progressiveél/ella/ustedconjugation ofestudiar.

estaba estudiando

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I was studying
¿Qué hacías? - Estaba estudiando. ¿Por qué me interrumpiste?What were you doing? - I was studying. Why did you interrupt me?
a. he was studying
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Fernando no pudo venir porque estaba estudiando.Fernando couldn't come because he was studying.
b. she was studying
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Le dijiste a Alicia si quería venir al cine? - Sí, le dije, pero estaba estudiando. Dijo que la próxima vez vendrá.Did you ask Alicia if she wanted to come to the movies? - Yes, I did, but she was studying. She said she'll come next time.
c. was studying
En esa época, mi hermano estaba estudiando en Francia.In those days, my brother was studying in France.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you were studying
Creí que usted estaba estudiando derecho. - No, estoy estudiando sociología.I thought you were studying law. - No, I don't; I'm studying sociology.
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