was speaking, used to speak
Enquanto ele falava, houve um toque forte à campainha.
While he was speaking, there was a loud ringing of the doorbell.
Não é sobre o que você falava, mas parece a hora certa.
It’s not about what you were saying, but it seems like the right time.
— Elena (2011)
Quando voltei de Beirute, ela não falava mais.
When I returned from Beirut, she no longer spoke.
— Agente Zeta (2026)