Word/Phrase: were there
Translation: estaban allí
Pronunciation: esˈtaβan aˈʝi
Were there any problems? - ¿Estaban allí algunos problemas?
I wondered if they were there. - Me preguntaba si estaban allí.
Were there any questions? - ¿Estaban allí algunas preguntas?
I thought they were there. - Pensé que estaban allí.
Were there people waiting? - ¿Estaban allí personas esperando.