Word/Phrase: estaban
Translation: they were
Pronunciation: esˈtaβan
They were happy - Ellos estaban felices
I thought they were coming - Pensé que ellos estaban viniendo
They were at the party - Ellos estaban en la fiesta
I didn't know they were here - No sabía que ellos estaban aquí
They were playing outside - Ellos estaban jugando afuera