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were you(
wuhr
 
yu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estuviste
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Were you here all day or did you go out? - I was here.¿Estuviste en casa aquí todo el día o saliste? - Estuve aquí.
b. estuvo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Were you in Argentina last week? - No. The trip was cancelled.¿Estuvo en Argentina la semana pasada? - No. El viaje fue cancelado.
c. estabas
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Were you driving when you called me? - I won't do it again.¿Estabas manejando cuando me llamaste? - No lo haré de nuevo.
d. estaba
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Were you in your office this morning when I arrived? - No, I arrived late today.¿Estaba en su oficina esta mañana cuándo llegue? - No, hoy llegué tarde.
a. estuvieron (plural)
Were you in the basement? Someone left the lights on.¿Estuvieron en el sótano? Alguien dejó las luces encendidas.
b. estaban (plural)
Were you hiding from your cousin in the yard? - Yes. He's a pest.¿Se estaban escondiendo de su primo en el patio? - Sí. Es un fregón.
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