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they were fighting
-estaban peleando
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were fighting
-estuviste peleando
Past progressive conjugation of fight. There are other translations for this conjugation.

they were fighting

they were fighting(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaban peleando
They were fighting for their country and they were brave soldiers.Estaban peleando por su país y eran soldados valientes.
b. estaban luchando
Most young men were away. They were fighting in the trenches.La mayoría de los jóvenes se habían ido. Estaban luchando en las trincheras.
c. estaban combatiendo
They were fighting the Germans in the dessert.Estaban combatiendo a los alemanes en el desierto.
a. estaban peleándose
A neighbor called the police because they were fighting.Un vecino llamó a la policía porque estaban peleándose.
b. estaban discutiendo
Two guys were shouting at each other outside the bar. It wasn't clear why they were fighting.Dos tipos se gritaban a la puerta del bar. No estaba claro por qué estaban discutiendo.
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