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estaba tocando

was playing

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phrase Rare #42,977
was playing Often refers to playing a musical instrument; depending on context, it can also mean “was touching.”
SP: Estaba tocando el piano cuando llegaste.
EN: I was playing the piano when you arrived.

Me sentí como si una mano fría me estaba tocando.

I felt as if a cold hand was touching me.

¡Alguien estaba tocando a nuestra puerta tratando de entrar!

Someone was knocking on our door, trying to get in!

— En presencia del diablo (2016)

Te estaba tocando un poco las pelotas.

I was just getting on your nerves a bit.

— Buenos Muchachos (1990)

Tomás estaba tocando la trompeta.

Thomas was playing the trumpet.

El gato estaba tocando al ratón con su pata.

The cat was touching the mouse with its paw.

La historia del Trío Ternura estaba tocando a su fin.

The story of the Ternura Trio was coming to an end.

— Ciudad de Dios (2002)

Lo oí cuando él estaba tocando el violín.

I heard it when he was playing the violin.