a loro non piaceva

they didn’t like

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they didn’t like Used for something that they didn’t like in the past. The thing they didn’t like usually follows the phrase.
IT: A loro non piaceva questo ristorante.
EN: They didn’t like this restaurant.

Hanno detto che a loro non piaceva il baseball.

They said they didn’t like baseball.

A loro non piaceva il modo in cui dava ordini a tutti.

They didn't like the way he gave orders to everyone.

Dissero che a loro non piaceva il baseball.

They said they didn’t like baseball.

A loro non piaceva il calcio.

They didn't like soccer.

Mi dissero che a loro non piaceva la birra.

They told me they didn't like beer.

A loro non piaceva perché chiedeva troppi soldi.

They didn't like him because he asked for too much money.

— Drive (2011)