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she was eating
-estaba comiendo
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was eating
-estuve comiendo
Past progressiveconjugation ofeat.There are other translations for this conjugation.

she was eating

she was eating(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaba comiendo
She was eating chocolate cake when the doorbell rang.Estaba comiendo un pastel de chocolate cuando sonó el timbre.
b. comía
I asked her why she was eating so little. I think she's sick.Le pregunté por qué comía tan poquito. Creo que está enferma.
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