what were you saying
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what were you saying(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. qué decías (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What were you saying, Roxana? Can you repeat it?¿Qué decías, Roxana? ¿Puedes repetirlo?
b. qué estabas diciendo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What were you saying about our homework? I'd like to know.¿Qué estabas diciendo sobre nuestra tarea? Me gustaría saber.
c. qué decía (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What were you saying? I couldn't hear you.¿Qué decía? No pude oírla.
d. qué estaba diciendo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I'm sorry I interrupted. What were you saying?Perdón por interrumpir. ¿Qué estaba diciendo?
a. qué decían (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
What were you saying just now? I've lost my train of thought.¿Qué estaban diciendo justo ahora? Perdí el hilo.
b. qué estaban diciendo (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
What were you saying about our teacher? What did she do?¿Qué estaban diciendo sobre nuestro maestro? ¿Qué fue lo que hizo?
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