was working, worked
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | trabajaba | — |
| Second | trabajabas | — |
| Third | trabajaba | trabajaban |
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | trabajaba | — |
| Second | trabajabas | — |
| Third | trabajaba | trabajaban |
Estudiaba de día y trabajaba de noche.
He studied during the day and worked at night.
— Oh Boy (2012)
Él trabajaba duro para mantener a su familia.
He worked hard to support his family.
Por mucho que trabajaba, Amparo no acababa de encontrar el antídoto.
No matter how hard she worked, Amparo couldn't find the antidote.
— Hable con ella (2002)
Tom tuvo que cuidar al hijo de Mary mientras ella trabajaba.
Tom had to look after Mary's son while she worked.
I used to work in this factory.
Tom trabajaba en un hospital.
Tom worked in a hospital.