estaba ocupado

estaba ocupado
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I was busy
No fui a la reunión porque estaba ocupado escribiendo el informe.I didn't go to the meeting because I was busy writing the report.
a. he was busy
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Cuando llamé al Sr. Jiménez, estaba ocupado y no pude hablar con él.When I called Mr. Jimenez, he was busy and I couldn't speak to him.
b. she was busy
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
María no vino a tomar café con nosotras porque estaba ocupada.Maria didn't come for coffee with us because she was busy.
c. was busy
Cuando llegué a casa, mi esposo estaba ocupado haciendo la cena en la cocina.When I got home, my husband was busy making dinner in the kitchen.
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 busy
Si estaba tan ocupado, no hacía falta que viniera a verme, aunque yo se lo agradezco mucho.If you were so busy, you shouldn't have bothered to come see me, although I'm very grateful for it.
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