Portuguese · word
estava
was
/esˈta.vɐ/auxiliary
Meanings
- auxiliary · A1
Used as a linking verb to describe a temporary state, condition, or location in the past.
Ela estava muito cansada ontem à noite.
- auxiliary · A2
Used with a gerund to form the past continuous tense for actions in progress in the past.
Eu estava estudando quando você me ligou.
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