estavam cansados, mas felizes

were tired but happy

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were tired but happy Describes a past state; can be used for people or groups.
PO: Depois da caminhada, eles estavam cansados, mas felizes.
EN: After the hike, they were tired but happy.

Os ciclistas estavam cansados, mas felizes.

The cyclists were tired, but happy.

Tom e Maria estavam cansados, mas felizes.

Tom and Maria were tired, but happy.

Eles estavam cansados, mas felizes.

They were tired, but happy.

Os jogadores de futebol estavam cansados, mas felizes.

The soccer players were tired, but happy.