estaban — Spanish to English translation

Definition

▶ estaban

La forma del verbo 'estar' en tercera persona del plural del pretérito imperfecto, que indica una acción o estado en el pasado.

The third person plural form of the verb 'to be' in the imperfect past tense, indicating an action or state in the past.

▶ Ellos estaban en la casa cuando llegó la tormenta.

They were in the house when the storm arrived.

▶ Mis amigos estaban felices durante la fiesta.

My friends were happy during the party.

▶ Los niños estaban jugando en el parque.

The children were playing in the park.