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they were laughing
-se rieron
,se reían
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were laughing
Past progressive conjugation of laugh. There are other translations for this conjugation.

they were laughing

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they were laughing(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. se rieron
Why aren't you outside playing with your friends? - They were laughing at me.¿Por qué no estás afuera jugando con tus amigos? - Se rieron de mi.
a. se reían
Some of the people in the back were being disruptive. They were laughing and talking.Alguna de la gente de atrás estaba interrumpiendo. Se reían y hablaban.
b. se estaban riendo
They were laughing at the comedian's jokes, but I didn't get them.Se estaban riendo de las bromas del comediante, pero yo no los entendí.
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