disse di aver

said to have

→ dire
phrase Rare #36,679
said to have Used to report that someone claimed they had done something. Often followed by a past participle.
IT: Maria disse di aver già mangiato.
EN: Maria said she had already eaten.

Sami disse di aver visto un fantasma.

Sami said he saw a ghost.

Disse di aver russato.

He said he snored.

Mary disse di aver trovato qualcosa sotto il divano.

Mary said she found something under the sofa.

Disse di aver rotto il vetro.

He said he broke the glass.

Mary disse di aver sentito degli spari.

Mary said she heard gunshots.

Disse di aver avuto un incidente automobilistico.

He said he had been in a car accident.

— Non dirlo a nessuno (2006)