we were very hungry

teníamos mucha hambre

we were very hungry(wi wuhr veh-ri huhng-gri)

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1. (used to talk about a long or undefined period of time)

a. teníamos mucha hambre

We were very hungry, so we decided to pop into a place along the beach.

Teníamos mucha hambre, así que decidimos entrar a un lugar en la playa.

b. estábamos muy hambrientos

We were very hungry and we started arguing.

Estábamos muy hambrientos y nos pusimos a pelear.

2. (used to talk about a short or defined period of time)

a. tuvimos mucha hambre

We were very hungry all day.

Tuvimos mucha hambre todo el día.

b. estuvimos muy hambrientos

We were very hungry. Thank you so much for the food.

Estuvimos muy hambrientos. Muchísimas gracias por la comida.