I was watching TV

I was watching TV(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba viendo la tele
Sorry, I didn't hear the bell. I was watching TV.Perdón, no oí el timbre. Estaba viendo la tele.
b. veía le tele
Why didn't you answer the phone? - Well, I was watching TV.¿Por qué no contestaste el teléfono? - Bueno, veía la tele.
c. estaba mirando la tele
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
What were you doing when I arrived? - I was watching TV.¿Qué estabas haciendo cuando llegué? - Estaba mirando la tele.
d. miraba la tele
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
One night, when I was watching TV, I heard a loud noise.Una noche, mientras miraba la tele, oí un ruido fuerte.
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