were sitting
Eso sin contar los que estaban sentados en el pasillo.
That doesn't include those sitting in the aisle.
— Deseo, peligro (2007)
Los niños estaban sentados en línea, viendo la televisión.
The children were sitting in a line, watching television.
Estaban sentados en la terraza disfrutando del atardecer.
They were sitting on the terrace enjoying the sunset.
Tomás y María estaban sentados en el suelo.
Thomas and Mary were sitting on the ground.
Algunos estudiantes estaban sentados en el banco y comiendo.
Some students were sitting on the bench and eating.
Estaban sentados alrededor de la mesa.
They were sitting around the table.
Mi padre y mi madre estaban sentados bajo un árbol.
My father and mother were sitting under a tree.
Tom y María estaban sentados cuando entramos.
Tom and Maria were sitting down when we came in.
Tom y Mary estaban sentados de piernas cruzadas en el piso.
Tom and Mary were sitting cross-legged on the floor.
Ellos estaban sentados en el sofá de nuestro salón.
They were sitting on the sofa in our living room.