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you were reading
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you were reading(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. leías (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).
I woke up with a magazine on my face. - That's because you fell asleep while you were reading it.Me desperté con una revista sobre mi cara. - Eso es porque te dormiste mientras lo leías.
b. estabas leyendo (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).
The last time we talked, you were reading "Crime and Punishment." Have you finished it yet?La última vez que hablamos, estabas leyendo "Crimen y castigo". ¿Ya lo terminaste?
c. leía (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).
Let's review your story, ma'am. You were reading in the living room when the men broke the window. Is that correct?Vamos a repasar su historia, señora. Leías en la sala cuando los hombres rompieron la ventana. ¿Es correcto?
d. estaba leyendo (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).
Pardon the interruption. Where were we? - You were reading the third paragraph.Perdonen la interrupción. ¿En qué íbamos? - Estaba leyendo el tercer párrafo.
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