yo miraba

I used to look

yo miraba

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1. (I used to see)

a. I used to look

Yo miraba todos los días en mi buzón, pero su carta nunca llegó.

I used to look in my mailbox every day, but her letter never arrived.

b. I would look

Cuando dábamos nuestro paseo por el campo cada noche, yo miraba al cielo y me maravillaba del brillo de las estrellas.

When we took our walk in the countryside every evening, I would look at the sky and be amazed by the brightness of the stars.

2. (I was seeing)

a. I was looking

En ese momento yo miraba por la ventana y vi a los ladrones salir de la casa de mi vecina.

At that moment I was looking out the window and I saw the burglars coming out of my neighbor's house.

3. (I used to direct my gaze at)

a. I used to look at

Yo miraba a menudo las fotos de mis papás y lloraba. Los extrañaba mucho.

Often times I used to look at my parents' pictures and cry. I missed them a lot.

b. I would look at

En aquella época, yo miraba a mi hermana mayor con admiración y pensaba, "Nunca seré como ella".

At the time, I would look at my elder sister admiringly and think, "I'll never be like her."

4. (I was directing my gaze at)

a. I was looking at

Yo miraba el cuadro cuando de pronto cayó al suelo.

I was looking at the painting when it suddenly fell to the floor.