Translation of "Comenzaban" in English

Sus prolongadas ausencias comenzaban a provocar sospecha.

His long absences were starting to provoke suspicion.

Los ciudadanos comenzaban a perder fe en nuestra promesa.

Citizens were beginning to lose faith in our promise.

Llegué tarde porque estaba seguro de que las lecciones comenzaban mas tarde.

I was late because I was sure that the lessons started later.