io contavo

counted, was counting

→ contare
cont to count + avo 1st person singular imperfect
verb · first singular · imperfect indicative Rare #37,317
counted, was counting
IT: Contavo i soldi sul tavolo.
EN: I was counting the money on the table.
Conjugation of contare
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First contavo
Third contava

Sai che contavo sulla promozione.

You know I was counting on the promotion.

— Mercy - Sotto accusa (2026)

Contavo su di te anche stasera per aiutarmi al bar..

I was counting on you to help me at the bar tonight too.

— Suzume (2022)

Nemmeno lo contavo, quella specie di mezzo uomo.

I didn't even count that half-man.

— C'era una volta il West (1968)

Ci contavo, ecco.

I was counting on it, that's why.

— Lars e una ragazza tutta sua (2007)

Contavo sulla promozione.

I was counting on the promotion.

— Mercy - Sotto accusa (2026)