were
Estaban totalmente empapados de sudor.
They were completely soaked with sweat.
Los jugadores estaban de muy buen ánimo después del partido.
The players were in very good spirits after the game.
Ella se presentó ante las personas que estaban ahí.
She introduced herself to the people who were there.
Estaban de oferta, así que pensé que sería buena idea.
They were on sale, so I thought it would be a good idea.
— Scary Movie (2000)
Los detectives estaban desorientados.
The detectives were disoriented.
Desapareciste, tus fotos estaban en el laboratorio.
You disappeared, your photos were in the lab.
— Ciudad de Dios (2002)
Sólo el sacristán y un niño, pero estaban muertos de miedo.
Only the sacristan and a boy, but they were scared to death.
— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)
Todos los venenos más letales estaban en su laboratorio.
All the most lethal poisons were in his laboratory.
Además, la mitad de los vecinos estaban allí.
In addition, half of the neighbors were there.
— Hellfire (2026)
They were right here.
Muchos de los estudiantes estaban cansados.
Many of the students were tired.
Algunos estaban borrachos la mayor parte del tiempo.
Some were drunk most of the time.
Las entrañas de alguien estaban por todo el piso.
Someone's entrails were all over the floor.
— El hombre de la Tierra (2007)
Todos los cajones del escritorio estaban vacíos.
All the desk drawers were empty.
The streets were empty.
Miles de personas estaban ahí.
Thousands of people were there.
Mis padres estaban cansados después de un día tan largo de viaje.
My parents were tired after such a long day of travel.
Estaban Pete Thorpe, Hashmi y otro más escuchando lo que decían.
Pete Thorpe, Hashmi, and one other person were listening to what they were saying.
— Kajaki (2014)
Los alumnos estaban nerviosos antes del examen final.
The students were nervous before the final exam.
Estaban en un restaurante cuando se enteraron del resultado.
They were in a restaurant when they found out the result.
Tom y Mary estaban muy cansados para discutir entre ellos.
Tom and Mary were too tired to argue with each other.
Pensé que estaban en el gimnasio.
I thought they were at the gym.
Los dos hermanos estaban allí.
The two brothers were there.
Mis compañeros estaban todos dormidos.
My colleagues were all asleep.
They were wrong.
Ustedes dos estaban borrachos.
You two were drunk.
They were here when I arrived.
— Memories of Murder (Crónica de un asesino en serie) (2003)
Bueno, nuestros hijos estaban destinados a conocerse.
Well, our children were destined to meet.
Los ladrones sabían exactamente dónde estaban los puntos ciegos.
The thieves knew exactly where the blind spots were.
— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)
Los dormitorios, donde vieron a los niños por última vez, estaban en llamas.
The bedrooms, where the children were last seen, were on fire.
— Los chicos del coro (2004)
Ellos no estaban de acuerdo con Mary.
They didn’t agree with Mary.
Tom y Mary se estaban por sentar a cenar cuando John golpeó la puerta.
Tom and Mary were about to sit down to dinner when John knocked on the door.
La mitad de las manzanas estaban podridas.
Half of the apples were rotten.
Los zapatos estaban hechos de un material suave que parecía cuero.
The shoes were made of a soft material that looked like leather.
Las muchachas estaban sensibles.
The girls were sensitive.
Ellos se dieron por vencidos cuando vieron que estaban por perder.
They gave up when they saw they were about to lose.
Mi padre murió cuando las flores de los cerezos estaban en su apogeo.
My father died when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.
Mis amigos estaban tan borrachos que tuve que llevarlos a su casa.
My friends were so drunk that I had to take them home.
De mandar a asesinos a una cárcel a la que estaban ya condenados.
From sending murderers to a prison to which they were already condemned.
— Mystic River (2003)
Todas las respuestas a esa pregunta estaban equivocadas.
All the answers to that question were wrong.
El cuerpo fue identificado por los documentos que estaban con la víctima.
The body was identified by the documents that were with the victim.
Tom y su cómplice estaban armados con fusiles de asalto.
Tom and his accomplice were armed with assault rifles.
Yo quería cambiarme de sitio, pero todos los demás asientos estaban ocupados.
I wanted to change seats, but all the other seats were taken.
Estaban demasiado cansados para trabajar más.
They were too tired to work anymore.
His parents were furious.
Tanto Tom como María estaban entusiasmados.
Both Tom and Maria were excited.
Nos asombró escuchar que las cosas estaban tan baratas.
We were amazed to hear that things were so cheap.
Era claro que Julio y Tenoch no tenían idea de dónde estaban.
It was clear that Julio and Tenoch had no idea where they were.
— Y tu mamá también (2001)
Los platos del desayuno todavía estaban en el fregadero.
The breakfast dishes were still in the sink.
En media hora ya estaban ebrios.
Within half an hour, they were already drunk.
— Toni Erdmann (2016)
Pero Natsumi y Nagi estaban de camino.
But Natsumi and Nagi were on their way.
— El tiempo contigo (2019)
Todas las chicas de la universidad estaban enamoradas de él.
All the girls at the university were in love with him.
— बर्फी! (2012)
Estoy diciendo que estaban ahí.
I'm saying they were there.
Los padres de Tom estaban hechos polvo.
Tom’s parents were devastated.
Nuestros caminos estaban destinados a reunirse.
Our paths were destined to meet.
— Bullet Train (2022)
Al comienzo, pensé que estaban enfermas.
At first, I thought they were sick.
Estaban en la cola del cine más de una hora sin moverse.
They were in the cinema queue for over an hour without moving.
Tom y Mary estaban en la misma clase el año pasado.
Tom and Mary were in the same class last year.
Las faldas largas estaban de moda en esos días.
Long skirts were fashionable in those days.
Tom y María estaban sorprendidos ambos.
Tom and Maria were both surprised.
Mis abuelos estaban en el pueblo cuando ocurrió el terremoto.
My grandparents were in the village when the earthquake happened.
Estaban en medio de la calle cortando el tráfico por la protesta.
They were in the middle of the street blocking traffic because of the protest.
Tom y Mary estaban fuera en el balcón a las dos de la mañana.
Tom and Mary were out on the balcony at two in the morning.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos de nieve.
The trees were covered in snow.
Tom dio una gran fiesta en su casa mientras sus padres estaban de vacaciones.
Tom threw a big party at his house while his parents were on vacation.
They were everywhere.
Todos los perros estaban vivos.
All the dogs were alive.
Las cortinas estaban abiertas.
The curtains were open.
Estaban absolutamente sorprendidos.
They were absolutely surprised.
Estaban seguros de ganar el partido pero los sorprendieron en el segundo tiempo.
They were sure of winning the game but were surprised in the second half.
Oí que estaban atrapados por la nieve, así que pedí un favor.
I heard they were trapped by the snow, so I asked for a favor.
— Black Phone 2 (2025)
Dijeron que estaban aburridos.
They said they were bored.
Todos los estudiantes estaban ahí.
All the students were there.
Los dos países estaban unidos bajo un solo Gobierno.
The two countries were united under a single government.
Él aprobó por lo que sus padres estaban felices.
He passed, so his parents were happy.
Tom y Mary dijeron que estaban desorientados.
Tom and Mary said they were disoriented.
Me quité las botas porque mis pies estaban congelados.
I took off my boots because my feet were frozen.
They were surprised.
Primero, en esa clase estaban prohibidos los dispositivos.
First, devices were prohibited in that class.
— TÁR (2022)
Your sneakers were broken.
The girls were sensitive.
Pero muchos estaban en clase de recuperación.
But many were in remedial classes.
— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)
Les atraen las cosas que hacían cuando estaban vivos.
They are drawn to the things they used to do when they were alive.
— Los muertos no mueren (2019)
Habría que hablar con los que estaban aquí.
We would have to talk to those who were here.
— Incendies (2010)
Pensaba que mis ideas estaban tan claras.
I thought my ideas were so clear.
— Fellini, ocho y medio (1963)
Cuando estaba con ellos en la habitación, estaban serios.
When I was with them in the room, they were serious.
— Quemado por el sol (1994)
Salvo para follar, Tyler y Marla nunca estaban en el mismo cuarto.
Except for fucking, Tyler and Marla were never in the same room.
— El club de la lucha (1999)
Las bailarinas estaban agotadas.
The dancers were exhausted.
Los asientos estaban tan juntos que no podía mover las piernas.
The seats were so close together that I couldn't move my legs.
Algunas de las manzanas de la caja estaban podridas.
Some of the apples in the box were rotten.
Los pájaros estaban hambrientos.
The birds were hungry.
Las flores estaban marchitas por falta de agua durante la semana.
The flowers were wilted due to lack of water during the week.
Los documentos estaban en el cajón del escritorio todo este tiempo.
The documents were in the desk drawer all this time.
La Tercera Señora y el Doctor Gao estaban en un hotel de la ciudad.
The Third Lady and Dr. Gao were in a hotel in the city.
— La linterna roja (1991)
Todas las casas en la ciudad estaban vacías.
All the houses in the city were empty.
Creí que las mujeres estaban por encima de eso.
I thought women were above that.
Los ojos de Tom estaban pegados a la pantalla.
Tom's eyes were glued to the screen.
Comprobé las cartas y estaban en su sitio.
I checked the cards and they were in their place.
— Perdición (1944)
Estaban motivados por la venganza.
They were motivated by revenge.
Estaban en el hospital cuando recibieron la buena noticia.
They were in the hospital when they received the good news.
Aunque no lo creas, ayer olvidaste dónde estaban tu escritorio y casillero.
Believe it or not, yesterday you forgot where your desk and locker were.
— Your Name (2016)
Tus padres estaban en su dormitorio, dos pisos más arriba.
Your parents were in their bedroom, two floors up.
— Anatomía de una caída (2023)
Los libros estaban juntos en la estantería de arriba a la derecha.
The books were together on the top right shelf.
Mary y Tom estaban de acuerdo.
Mary and Tom agreed.
Los soldados estaban dispuestos a morir por su país.
The soldiers were willing to die for their country.
No sabía que Tom y Mary estaban aquí.
I didn’t know Tom and Mary were here.
Estaban en la playa todo el día y volvieron quemados por el sol.
They were at the beach all day and came back sunburned.
Tom y Mary estaban en la misma sintonía.
Tom and Mary were on the same page.
Las calles estaban vacías a esa hora de la madrugada.
The streets were empty at that early hour of the morning.
Carrera tras carrera, estaban cada vez más distantes el uno del otro.
Race after race, they were becoming increasingly distant from each other.
— Senna (2010)
Fui a casa de la señora Wagner y todos sus niños estaban allí.
I went to Mrs. Wagner's house, and all her children were there.
— La cinta blanca (2009)
Estaban por dispararle a Tom, pero él no lo sabía.
They were about to shoot Tom, but he didn't know it.
Mis respuestas estaban correctas.
My answers were correct.
Tom y Mary estaban invitados, así que se sintieron obligados a ir.
Tom and Mary were invited, so they felt obliged to go.
Los árboles estaban llenos de pájaros.
The trees were full of birds.
Todos excepto uno de los delegados estaban a favor de la propuesta.
All but one of the delegates were in favor of the proposal.
Estaban entusiasmados con las noticias.
They were excited about the news.
Ellos admitieron que estaban equivocados.
They admitted they were wrong.
Tomás llamó a María y le preguntó en qué año estaban.
Thomas called Mary and asked her what year it was.
Ella le mostró varios libros que estaban en el estante.
She showed him several books that were on the shelf.
Las colinas estaban cubiertas de nieve.
The hills were covered in snow.
La mitad de los estudiantes estaban ausentes.
Half of the students were absent.
Los que estaban aquí ya se han ido.
Those who were here have already left.
En todo el viaje, mis pensamientos estaban en ti.
Throughout the entire trip, my thoughts were on you.
Sus padres estaban fuera de la ciudad.
Her parents were out of town.
Las llaves estaban debajo del felpudo, como siempre las dejamos.
The keys were under the doormat, as we always leave them.
Ya estaban allí, pero no actuaron hasta que Mr. Blonde empezó a disparar.
They were already there, but they didn’t act until Mr. Blonde started shooting.
— Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Los cincuenta valientes caballeros estaban listos para la gran batalla.
The fifty brave knights were ready for the great battle.
Los bailarines estaban agotados.
The dancers were exhausted.
En la tienda estaban incómodos con él.
People in the store were uncomfortable with him.
Era algún producto químico que estaban enviando.
It was some kind of chemical product they were sending.
— Sin piedad (2026)
Se me estaban quedando frías las manos, de modo que me puse los guantes.
My hands were getting cold, so I put on my gloves.
Los perros estaban en el patio jugando con una pelota vieja.
The dogs were in the yard playing with an old ball.
Tom y Mary estaban conversando.
Tom and Mary were talking.
Los mosquitos me estaban comiendo vivo.
The mosquitoes were eating me alive.
Los soldados estaban marcando el tiempo.
The soldiers were keeping time.
Porque ahí estaban peleando por los derechos civiles.
Because they were fighting for civil rights there.
Algunos testigos del robo estaban dejando flores.
Some witnesses to the robbery were leaving flowers.
— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)
Me estaban tratando tan mal que simplemente me perdí.
They were treating me so badly that I simply lost myself.
Me imaginé que estaban poniendo simples tubos.
I imagined they were putting in simple pipes.
— ¡Que te den profe! (2013)
Estaban bebiendo vino blanco seco.
They were drinking dry white wine.
They were watching television.
Ya estaban cerrando el piso, si no, habría aceptado más.
They were already closing the apartment, otherwise I would have accepted more.
— La asistenta (2025)
Las cosas estaban sucediendo muy rápido.
Things were happening very fast.
¡Vaya sorpresa! No tenía ni idea de que estaban organizando esto para mi cumpleaños.
What a surprise! I had no idea they were organizing this for my birthday.
Cuando estaban cenando, yo estaba con el postre.
While they were having dinner, I was with the dessert.
— Uno de los nuestros (1990)
Al llegar a casa, mis hermanas estaban cocinando.
When I got home, my sisters were cooking.
Los niños estaban durmiendo cuando sus abuelos les llamaron.
The children were sleeping when their grandparents called them.
Parecía que estaban contando una mentira.
It seemed like they were telling a lie.
Tom y Mary estaban trabajando juntos.
Tom and Mary were working together.
Pero está claro que tú no sabías que te estaban grabando.
But it's clear that you didn't know you were being recorded.
— Caché (Escondido) (2005)
Ellos no estaban escuchando música.
They weren't listening to music.
Se lo estaban montando en un coche de patrulla.
They were having sex in a patrol car.
— Carandiru (2003)
Una tarde calurosa de verano John y Dan estaban cortando la hierba larga.
One hot summer afternoon John and Dan were cutting the long grass.
Todos estaban escuchando atentamente.
Everyone was listening attentively.
Ellos ni siquiera sabían lo que estaban mirando.
They didn't even know what they were looking at.
Ella y sus amigas estaban recorriendo bares.
She and her friends were bar hopping.
Tom y Mary ya estaban cenando cuando llegué a casa.
Tom and Mary were already having dinner when I got home.
Estaban discutiendo sobre política y la cosa se puso tensa.
They were arguing about politics and things got tense.
Tom y su profesora estaban conversando.
Tom and his teacher were talking.
Estaban echando eso a la gente.
They were throwing that at people.
— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)
Los perros estaban aullando a la luna.
The dogs were howling at the moon.
Algunos niños estaban nadando en la piscina.
Some children were swimming in the pool.
El guardia creía que estaban bromeando hasta que vio sus armas.
The guard thought they were joking until he saw their weapons.
Algunas chicas estaban jugando al tenis.
Some girls were playing tennis.
Todos los chicos estaban gritando.
All the boys were screaming.
Me estaban saliendo canas y no me importaba.
I was getting gray hairs and I didn't care.
— Eternity (2025)
Estaban bebiendo de un pozo cerca de la casa de la granja vacía.
They were drinking from a well near the empty farmhouse.
— La venganza de Manon (1986)
Ellos estaban discutiendo por dinero.
They were arguing about money.
No sé lo que estaban leyendo Tomás y María.
I don't know what Tomás and María were reading.
Estaban tratando de hacer que el mundo fuera menos corrupto.
They were trying to make the world less corrupt.
— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)
Las manos se me estaban quedando frías, así que me puse los guantes.
My hands were getting cold, so I put on my gloves.
Esos tipos estaban diciendo algo allí.
Those guys were saying something over there.
— Gully Boy (2019)
Le dije que nos estaban atacando los rusos.
I told him that the Russians were attacking us.
No podíamos entender lo que ellos estaban tratando de decir.
We couldn't understand what they were trying to say.
They were playing tennis.
Estaban planeando un viaje a Japón para las vacaciones de verano.
They were planning a trip to Japan for the summer holidays.
Algunas niñas estaban jugando al tenis.
Some girls were playing tennis.
Siempre le estaban partiendo la cara.
They were always kicking his butt.
Dicen que algunos prisioneros estaban llamando al Lobo.
They say some prisoners were calling the Wolf.
Para no perder la costumbre estaban discutiendo otra vez.
True to form, they were arguing again.
— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)
Estaban viendo una película cuando se fue la luz en todo el barrio.
They were watching a movie when the power went out in the whole neighborhood.
Ellos estaban escuchando la radio.
They were listening to the radio.
Estaban intentando hacer volar una cometa, pero el viento no estaba de su lado.
They were trying to fly a kite, but the wind wasn’t on their side.
Los pájaros estaban cantando en el cielo.
The birds were singing in the sky.
Y los hombres estaban conteniendo la respiración.
And the men were holding their breath.
— Atrápame si puedes (2002)
Sami y Layla no estaban conversando.
Sami and Layla weren’t talking.
Tom y su profesor estaban conversando.
Tom and his teacher were talking.
Tal vez ellos no estaban pensando en nada.
Maybe they weren't thinking about anything.
Tom y Mary estaban aún durmiendo cuando John se fue a la escuela.
Tom and Mary were still asleep when John left for school.
Dio la cara por su compañero cuando todos lo estaban acusando injustamente.
He stood up for his colleague when everyone was unfairly accusing him.
Millones estaban celebrando la libertad de la India.
Millions were celebrating India's freedom.
— Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
El policía separó a los dos hombres que estaban peleando.
The police officer separated the two men who were fighting.
Todos los chicos estaban bailando.
All the boys were dancing.
Everyone was applauding.
Los operarios estaban subiendo y bajando la escalera.
The workers were going up and down the ladder.