what were you doing yesterday

what were you doing yesterday(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. qué hacías ayer
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)
What were you doing yesterday? I couldn't find you.¿Qué hacías ayer? No pude encontrarte.
b. qué estabas haciendo ayer
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)
What were you doing yesterday? I didn't see you at school.¿Qué estabas haciendo ayer? No te vi en la escuela.
c. qué hacía ayer
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
What were you doing yesterday? Were you busy?¿Qué hacía ayer? ¿Estaba ocupado?
d. qué estaba haciendo ayer
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
What were you doing yesterday when the storm started?¿Qué estaba haciendo ayer cuando la tormenta comenzó?
a. qué hacian ayer (plural)
What were you doing yesterday with your friends?¿Qué hacían ayer con sus amigos?
b. qué estaban haciendo ayer (plural)
What were you doing yesterday? I tried to call you guys a bunch of times.¿Qué estaban haciendo ayer? Intenté llamarlos varias veces.
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