Word/Phrase: contaba
Translation: I was telling
Pronunciation: konˈtaβa
I was telling a story - Estaba contando una historia
She was telling the truth - Ella estaba contando la verdad
He was telling a joke - Él estaba contando un chiste
They were telling us about the event - Ellos nos estaban contando sobre el evento
We were telling our friends - Estábamos contando a nuestros amigos