This is the 14387th most frequent Spanish word.
virábamos
"We were turning" or "we used to turn."
The usage of 'virábamos' refers to the past action of turning, specifically the ship's rudder. This indicates an ongoing or repeated action in the past.
Virábamos el timón del barco para cambiar de rumbo.
We were turning the ship's rudder to change course.
The word 'virábamos' is applied to moving or turning one's head, representing a habitual or simultaneous action in the past.
Cuando escuchábamos a alguien gritar, virábamos la cabeza para ver qué pasaba.
When we heard someone scream, we turned our heads to see what was happening.
In this context, 'virábamos' describes the slow turning action of a vehicle, emphasizing the influence of external conditions, in the past.