Word/Phrase: estuve
Translation: I was
Pronunciation: esˈtu.βe
I was at the store - Estuve en la tienda.
I was happy to see you - Estuve feliz de verte.
I was tired after the trip - Estuve cansado después del viaje.
I was surprised by the news - Estuve sorprendido por la noticia.
I was thinking about you - Estuve pensando en ti.