was, have been
Sei que estive duas noites e dois dias em coma.
I know I was in a coma for two nights and two days.
— Aquele Querido Mês de Agosto (2008)
I was home all night.
I was out all day.
Estive tão ocupado semana passada que mal tive tempo de relaxar.
I was so busy last week that I barely had any time to relax.
Estive na Espanha e não compreendi nada.
I was in Spain and I didn't understand anything.
— O Espelho (1975)
Eu estive esperando o dia todo para que isso acontecesse.
I've been waiting all day for this to happen.
Eu estive trabalhando desde às seis essa manhã.
I've been working since six o'clock this morning.
Estive escolhendo o homem certo por um longo período.
I've been choosing the right man for a long time.
— Служебный роман (1977)
Estive ligando para você a noite toda.
I've been calling you all night.
Estive montando armadilhas há algum tempo.
I've been setting traps for some time now.
— A Bruxa (2016)