estuvieron tomando
-they/you were taking
Pretérito progresivo para el sujeto ellos/ellas/ustedes del verbo tomar.

tomar

Los otros tres suecos participantes fueron mis hijos, de entre 23 a 30 años, ellos también estuvieron tomando solo agua.
The three other sweedish participants were my sons, from 23 to 30 years, they were also taking only water.
Ahora, estoy entendiendo que estuvieron tomando ventaja sobre Mr. Cartwright.
Now, it's my understanding that y'all been taking advantage of Mr. Cartwright.
Los resultados mostraron que esas mujeres jóvenes experimentaron dolor menstrual significativamente menor cuando estuvieron tomando aceite de pescado.
The results showed that these young women experienced significantly less menstrual pain while they were taking fish oil.
Ya estuvieron tomando. ¿Lo oliste?
They've been drinking already.
Estuvieron tomando notas en la charla.
They were taking notes at the lecture.
Estuvieron tomando el sol en la playa.
They were sunbathing on the beach.
¿Estuvieron tomando hoy? No, señor.
Have you guys been drinking tonight?
Palabra del día
la rebaja