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estaba preparando

was preparing

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phrase Rare #42,092
was preparing Describes an action that was in progress in the past.
SP: Estaba preparando el desayuno cuando sonó el teléfono.
EN: I was preparing breakfast when the phone rang.

Estaba preparando--¡Maldita puerta!

I was getting ready—damn door!

— Aquarius (2016)

Dijo que estaba preparando una sorpresa para su esposa.

He said he was preparing a surprise for his wife.

Me estaba preparando un té.

I was making myself some tea.

— Dolor y gloria (2019)

Mi madre se estaba preparando para cenar.

My mother was getting ready for dinner.

Estaba preparando pollo.

I was preparing chicken.

— Aquarius (2016)

En ese momento estaba preparando la cena.

At that moment I was preparing dinner.

Estaba preparando una documentación minuciosa.

I was preparing meticulous documentation.

— Divorzio all'italiana (1961)