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they were working
-estaban trabajando
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Past progressiveconjugation ofwork.There are other translations for this conjugation.

they were working

they were working(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estaban trabajando
They were working on the roof when it started raining.Estaban trabajando en el techo cuando empezó a llover.
b. estuvieron trabajando
The men are tired because they were working all day.Los peones están cansados porque estuvieron trabajando todo el día.
c. trabajaban
They were working at the same restaurant when they met.Trabajaban en el mismo restaurante cuando se conocieron.
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