loro dovettero

had to

→ dovere
auxiliary · third plural · past indicative Rare #39,796
had to Past historic (passato remoto), 3rd person plural; used mainly in writing and storytelling.
IT: Dovettero partire subito.
EN: They had to leave immediately.
Conjugation of dovere
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First dovetti dovemmo
Third dovette dovettero

Loro dovettero sottomettersi alla forza superiore del nemico.

They had to submit to the superior strength of the enemy.

Dovettero andare da sole.

They had to go alone.

Rima e Skura dovettero viaggiare su un autobus.

Rima and Skura had to travel on a bus.

Loro dovettero arrampicarsi su un muro alto sei piedi.

They had to climb a six-foot high wall.

Dovettero cambiare i loro piani.

They had to change their plans.