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dicevo che

I was saying that

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I was saying that The meaning can vary slightly with context, such as “I told you that” when referring to something said earlier.
IT: Dicevo che sarebbe arrivato tardi.
EN: I was saying that he would arrive late.

Dicevo che qualcosa non funzionava, ma tu niente!

I said something wasn't working, but you didn't!

— Lars e una ragazza tutta sua (2007)

Dicevo che vorrei tanto che lo conoscesse.

I was saying that I really wish she knew him.

— La vita è bella (1997)

Te lo dicevo che era lui!

I told you it was him!

— A Taxi Driver (2017)

Ti dicevo che è il paese delle meraviglie!

I told you it's wonderland!

— Io sono nessuno 2 (2025)

Quando dicevo che ero occupata, lei metteva il broncio.

When I said I was busy, she pouted.

— Quando c'era Marnie (2014)

Dicevo che era pazzo.

I was saying that he was crazy.

— I diabolici (1955)

Stavo mentendo ai miei genitori, gli dicevo che avrei fatto l'avvocato.

I was lying to my parents, telling them I was going to become a lawyer.

— The Big Sick - Il matrimonio si può evitare... l'amore no (2017)

Dicevo che vicino al mio chiosco ho piantato un albero.

I was saying that I planted a tree near my kiosk.

— The Experiment - Cercasi cavie umane (2001)