estaba dando

was giving

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was giving The exact meaning can vary in common expressions; for example, “dar un paseo” means “to take a walk.”
SP: Le estaba dando un regalo a su hermana.
EN: He was giving his sister a gift.

Le estaba dando un masaje.

I was giving him a massage.

— State and Main (2000)

Solo me estaba dando una ducha.

I was just taking a shower.

Parecía que les estaba dando indicaciones.

It seemed like he was giving them directions.

Le estaba dando una oportunidad.

I was giving him a chance.

— La Princesa Prometida (1987)

Tom sabía que Mary estaba dando una fiesta.

Tom knew that Mary was throwing a party.

¿Es que no te dabas cuenta de que te estaba dando el sol, que estás ardiendo?

Didn’t you realize you were out in the sun? You’re absolutely burning up!

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

Me estaba dando mucho miedo.

I was getting really scared.

— Marty Supremo (2025)

Estaba dando un paseo.

I was taking a walk.

Él solo te estaba dando la bienvenida, bestia.

He was just welcoming you, you brute.

— El hoyo (2019)