were sitting
Tom y María estaban sentados cuando entramos.
Tom and Maria were sitting down when we came in.
Estaban sentados alrededor de la mesa jugando a las cartas.
They were sitting around the table playing cards.
Eso sin contar los que estaban sentados en el pasillo.
That doesn't include those sitting in the aisle.
— Deseo, peligro (2007)
Estaban sentados en la terraza disfrutando del atardecer.
They were sitting on the terrace enjoying the sunset.
Algunos estudiantes estaban sentados en el banco y comiendo.
Some students were sitting on the bench and eating.
Los niños estaban sentados en línea, viendo la televisión.
The children were sitting in a line, watching television.
Tomás y María estaban sentados en el suelo.
Thomas and Mary were sitting on the ground.
Tom y Mary estaban sentados de piernas cruzadas en el piso.
Tom and Mary were sitting cross-legged on the floor.
Ellos estaban sentados en el sofá de nuestro salón.
They were sitting on the sofa in our living room.
Estaban sentados alrededor de la mesa.
They were sitting around the table.