Word/Phrase: se quedaban
Translation: they were staying
Pronunciation: se keˈðaβan
They were staying at the hotel - Se quedaban en el hotel
It was a long time they were staying there - Fue mucho tiempo que se quedaban allí
They were staying for the weekend - Se quedaban por el fin de semana
They were staying with friends - Se quedaban con amigos
They were staying longer than expected - Se quedaban más tiempo del esperado