where were

where were(
wehr
 
wuhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. dónde 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)
Where were you? We couldn't find you.¿Dónde estabas? No pudimos encontrarte.
b. dónde 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)
Where were you Sunday?¿Dónde estaba el domingo?
a. dónde estaban (plural)
¿Where were you? - We were sitting in the back of the restaurant.¿Dónde estaban? - Estábamos sentados en la parte trasera del restaurante.
a. dónde 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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Where were you? I didn't see you.¿Dónde estuviste? No te vi.
b. dónde estuvo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Where were you all day? - I was at the office.¿Dónde estuvo todo el día? - Estuve en la oficina.
a. dónde estuvieron
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Where were you the whole afternoon? - We were at school¿Dónde estuvieron toda la tarde? - Estuvimos en la escuela.
a. dónde estaban (plural)
Where were the scissors?¿Dónde estaban las tijeras?
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