Word/Phrase: yes, they were
Translation: sí, ellos estaban
Pronunciation: si, ˈeʝos esˈtaban
Yes, they were happy - Sí, ellos estaban felices
They were at the party - Ellos estaban en la fiesta
I thought they were coming - Pensé que ellos venían
They were not ready - Ellos no estaban listos
I knew they were here - Sabía que ellos estaban aquí