Este conjunto de flashcards pratica o uso do Past progressive (passado contínuo) em inglês, com foco em ações que estavam acontecendo em um momento específico no passado ou quando outra ação ocorreu.
At 8 p.m., I was studying in the library.
Às 20h, eu estava estudando na biblioteca.
She was walking in the park when it started to rain.
Ela estava caminhando no parque quando começou a chover.
We were having dinner at the restaurant when the lights went out.
Estávamos jantando no restaurante quando as luzes se apagaram.
He was waiting at the bus stop when the bus arrived.
Ele estava esperando no ponto de ônibus quando o ônibus chegou.
I was sleeping on the plane when the pilot made an announcement.
Eu estava dormindo no avião quando o piloto fez um anúncio.
She was driving on the highway at midnight.
Ela estava dirigindo na rodovia à meia-noite.
They were talking in the café when I walked in.
Eles estavam conversando no café quando eu entrei.
We were sitting on the beach at sunset.
Estávamos sentados na praia ao pôr do sol.
He was writing in his journal while everyone else was sleeping.
Ele estava escrevendo em seu diário enquanto todos os outros estavam dormindo.
I was studying at home when my friend called me.
Eu estava estudando em casa quando meu amigo me ligou.
She was cooking in the kitchen when the phone rang.
Ela estava cozinhando na cozinha quando o telefone tocou.
They were playing football in the park when it began to rain.
Eles estavam jogando futebol no parque quando começou a chover.
We were walking in the old town at that moment.
Estávamos caminhando na cidade velha naquele momento.
He was working in the garden while his wife was reading inside.
Ele estava trabalhando no jardim enquanto sua esposa estava lendo lá dentro.
I was talking on the phone when the doorbell rang.
Eu estava falando ao telefone quando a campainha tocou.
She was running in the park at 6 a.m.
Ela estava correndo no parque às 6 da manhã.
They were studying in the classroom when the teacher arrived.
Eles estavam estudando na sala de aula quando o professor chegou.
We were staying at a hotel when the fire alarm went off.
Estávamos hospedados em um hotel quando o alarme de incêndio disparou.
He was eating lunch when his manager called him.
Ele estava almoçando quando seu gerente ligou para ele.
I was waiting at the entrance when I saw you.
Eu estava esperando na entrada quando te vi.
She was listening to music while she was cleaning her room.
Ela estava ouvindo música enquanto limpava o quarto dela.
They were swimming in the sea when they saw a dolphin.
Eles estavam nadando no mar quando viram um golfinho.
We were watching a movie at home when the electricity went out.
Estávamos assistindo a um filme em casa quando a eletricidade acabou.
He was reading in bed when he fell asleep.
Ele estava lendo na cama quando adormeceu.
I was having breakfast at 7 a.m. when my sister came in.
Eu estava tomando café da manhã às 7 da manhã quando minha irmã entrou.
She was shopping at the market when she met an old friend.
Ela estava fazendo compras no mercado quando encontrou um velho amigo.
They were laughing at the joke while everyone was watching them.
Eles estavam rindo da piada enquanto todos os observavam.
We were traveling on the train when it suddenly stopped.
Estávamos viajando de trem quando ele parou de repente.
He was working on his computer when the internet stopped working.
Ele estava trabalhando no computador quando a internet parou de funcionar.
I was walking on the beach when I found a beautiful shell.
Eu estava caminhando na praia quando encontrei uma concha bonita.
She was studying for the exam while her friends were relaxing.
Ela estava estudando para o exame enquanto suas amigas estavam relaxando.
They were dancing at the party when the music stopped.
Eles estavam dançando na festa quando a música parou.
We were waiting in line when the store opened.
Estávamos esperando na fila quando a loja abriu.
He was taking a shower when someone knocked on the door.
Ele estava tomando banho quando alguém bateu na porta.
I was reading a book in the garden while the children were playing.
Eu estava lendo um livro no jardim enquanto as crianças estavam brincando.
She was drawing a picture when her teacher spoke to her.
Ela estava desenhando um quadro quando a professora dela falou com ela.
They were climbing the mountain when the weather changed.
Eles estavam escalando a montanha quando o tempo mudou.
We were discussing the problem when the answer suddenly appeared.
Estávamos discutindo o problema quando a resposta apareceu de repente.
He was fixing the car while his son was helping him.
Ele estava consertando o carro enquanto o filho dele estava o ajudando.
I was looking for my keys when I remembered where I had put them.
Eu estava procurando minhas chaves quando me lembrei onde as tinha colocado.