Frasi al past progressive (past continuous) inglese per descrivere azioni in corso nel passato, spesso interrotte da un altro evento. Ogni carta ha la traduzione italiana.
At 8 p.m., I was studying in the library.
Alle 20:00 stavo studiando in biblioteca.
She was walking in the park when it started to rain.
Stava passeggiando nel parco quando ha cominciato a piovere.
We were having dinner at the restaurant when the lights went out.
Stavamo cenando al ristorante quando è andata via la luce.
He was waiting at the bus stop when the bus arrived.
Stava aspettando alla fermata quando è arrivato l’autobus.
I was sleeping on the plane when the pilot made an announcement.
Stavo dormendo in aereo quando il pilota ha fatto un annuncio.
She was driving on the highway at midnight.
A mezzanotte stava guidando in autostrada.
They were talking in the café when I walked in.
Stavano parlando al bar quando sono entrato.
We were sitting on the beach at sunset.
Al tramonto eravamo seduti sulla spiaggia.
He was writing in his journal while everyone else was sleeping.
Stava scrivendo nel suo diario mentre tutti gli altri dormivano.
I was studying at home when my friend called me.
Stavo studiando a casa quando mi ha chiamato il mio amico.
She was cooking in the kitchen when the phone rang.
Stava cucinando quando ha squillato il telefono.
They were playing football in the park when it began to rain.
Stavano giocando a calcio nel parco quando ha cominciato a piovere.
We were walking in the old town at that moment.
In quel momento stavamo passeggiando nel centro storico.
He was working in the garden while his wife was reading inside.
Lui stava lavorando in giardino mentre sua moglie leggeva in casa.
I was talking on the phone when the doorbell rang.
Stavo parlando al telefono quando ha suonato il campanello.
She was running in the park at 6 a.m.
Alle 6 del mattino stava correndo nel parco.
They were studying in the classroom when the teacher arrived.
Stavano studiando in classe quando è arrivata l’insegnante.
We were staying at a hotel when the fire alarm went off.
Alloggiavamo in un albergo quando è scattato l’allarme antincendio.
He was eating lunch when his manager called him.
Stava pranzando quando l’ha chiamato il suo capo.
I was waiting at the entrance when I saw you.
Stavo aspettando all’ingresso quando ti ho visto.
She was listening to music while she was cleaning her room.
Ascoltava musica mentre metteva in ordine la sua camera.
They were swimming in the sea when they saw a dolphin.
Stavano nuotando in mare quando hanno visto un delfino.
We were watching a movie at home when the electricity went out.
Stavamo guardando un film a casa quando è saltata la corrente.
He was reading in bed when he fell asleep.
Stava leggendo a letto quando si è addormentato.
I was having breakfast at 7 a.m. when my sister came in.
Alle 7 stavo facendo colazione quando è entrata mia sorella.
She was shopping at the market when she met an old friend.
Stava facendo la spesa al mercato quando ha incontrato una vecchia amica.
They were laughing at the joke while everyone was watching them.
Ridevano della barzelletta mentre tutti li guardavano.
We were traveling on the train when it suddenly stopped.
Stavamo viaggiando in treno quando all’improvviso si è fermato.
He was working on his computer when the internet stopped working.
Stava lavorando al computer quando internet ha smesso di funzionare.
I was walking on the beach when I found a beautiful shell.
Stavo camminando sulla spiaggia quando ho trovato una bella conchiglia.
She was studying for the exam while her friends were relaxing.
Lei stava studiando per l’esame mentre i suoi amici si rilassavano.
They were dancing at the party when the music stopped.
Stavano ballando alla festa quando la musica si è fermata.
We were waiting in line when the store opened.
Stavamo facendo la fila quando il negozio ha aperto.
He was taking a shower when someone knocked on the door.
Stava facendo la doccia quando qualcuno ha bussato alla porta.
I was reading a book in the garden while the children were playing.
Stavo leggendo un libro in giardino mentre i bambini giocavano.
She was drawing a picture when her teacher spoke to her.
Stava facendo un disegno quando la sua insegnante le ha parlato.
They were climbing the mountain when the weather changed.
Stavano scalando la montagna quando il tempo è cambiato.
We were discussing the problem when the answer suddenly appeared.
Stavamo discutendo del problema quando all’improvviso è comparsa la risposta.
He was fixing the car while his son was helping him.
Stava riparando la macchina mentre suo figlio lo aiutava.
I was looking for my keys when I remembered where I had put them.
Stavo cercando le chiavi quando mi sono ricordato dove le avevo messe.