estaban

third-person plural imperfect indicative of estar

estar

1. to be
2. (copulative) to be (denotes a transient quality; a quality expected to change)
3. (auxiliary) to be; forms the progressive aspect
4. (intransitive) to cost (to be worth a certain amount of money), especially of something whose price changes often
5. (intransitive) to be about to; indicates imminence or
6. to stand

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Sentences

Estaban aí en ...

They were there in...

Estaban falando sobre botánica .

They were talking about botany.

Os científicos estaban moi contentos coa súa progresión.

The scientists were very happy with their progress.

Os propios grupos de música non estaban interesados e as discográficas nin o valoraban.

The music groups themselves weren't interested and the record labels didn't even value it.

Os españois non estaban seguros no seu bastión porque podían ser atacados esporadicamente .

The Spaniards were not safe in their stronghold because they could be attacked sporadically.

Os tarros de mostaza amarela clara estaban moi solicitados .

Light yellow mustard seeds were in high demand.