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estava dando

was giving

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phrase Rare #23,268
was giving Past progressive form of dar. It can also appear in expressions like estava dando uma volta (“was taking a walk/going for a walk”).
PO: Ele estava dando flores para a mãe dele.
EN: He was giving flowers to his mother.

Eu estava dando uma volta com meu irmão.

I was taking a walk with my brother.

Estava dando em cima dela?

Was he hitting on her?

— Mother - A Busca Pela Verdade (2009)

A Jo estava dando uma festa.

Jo was throwing a party.

— Questão de Tempo (2013)

Ele estava dando em cima dela.

He was hitting on her.

Eu devo ter passado da estação enquanto estava dando um cochilo.

I must have missed my stop while I was taking a nap.

Ele só estava dando boas-vindas, seu bruto.

He was just saying welcome, you brute.

— O Poço (2019)

É, você estava dando um baile nele.

Yeah, you were giving him the runaround.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Eu estava dando uma volta.

I was taking a walk.

Estava dando-lhe uma oportunidade.

I was giving him an opportunity.

— A Princesa Prometida (1987)

Ele estava dando um gole na limonada.

He was taking a sip of lemonade.

Eu estava dando entrevista.

I was giving an interview.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Tom estava dando de comer a um gato de rua.

Tom was feeding a stray cat.

Na segunda de manhã, Viru Sahastrebuddhe estava dando aula nesta faculdade.

On Monday morning, Viru Sahastrebuddhe was teaching at this college.

— 3 Idiotas (2009)