era così

so

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phrase Common #3,130
so Often means “so” or “that way,” depending on context. Used to describe degree or manner.
IT: Era così freddo che siamo rimasti a casa.
EN: It was so cold that we stayed home.

Era così spaventoso.

It was so scary.

Tom ha chiesto a Mary perché era così in ritardo.

Tom asked Mary why she was so late.

Robert era così occupato che dovette rifiutare un invito a giocare a golf.

Robert was so busy that he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.

Fabinho era così quando sono arrivata.

Fabinho was like this when I arrived.

— È arrivata mia figlia! (2015)

Se era così dentro la parte, perché ha fermato la scena?

If he was so into the part, why did he stop the scene?

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Rani, non mi avevi detto che tuo padre era così attraente.

Rani, you didn't tell me your father was so attractive.

— Queen (2014)

Il blu dei suoi occhi era così intenso da sembrare irreale alla luce del sole.

The blue of her eyes was so intense that it seemed unreal in the sunlight.

All'inizio era così.

That’s how it was at first.

— Fuck you, prof! (2013)

Tua sorella era così timida e scappava ogni volta che venivo a trovarti.

Your sister was so shy and would run away every time I came to visit you.

— Thirst (2009)

Perché Tom era così scioccato?

Why was Tom so shocked?

Tom era così sicuro.

Tom was so sure.

Quell'acqua era così fredda.

That water was so cold.

Era così carino.

He was so cute.

— Burning - L'amore brucia (2018)

Era così di buon umore quando la sua squadra vinse il campionato.

He was in such a good mood when his team won the championship.

Perché era così di fretta?

Why was he in such a hurry?

Perché era così offeso?

Why was he so offended?

Era così ovvio?

Was it that obvious?

Era così preoccupato che fece masticare fiori di latte a mia madre.

He was so worried that he made my mother chew milk flowers.

— Wicked (2024)

Lui era così smarrito!

He was so lost!

— Stalker (1979)

Era così, vero?

It was like that, right?

— L'onda (2008)

L'ultima volta, papà era così ubriaco.

Last time, Dad was so drunk.

— Le buone stelle - Broker (2022)

Quando ero bambina lei era così grossa!

When I was a kid she was so big!

— Viaggio a Tokyo (1953)

Cavolo, era così complicata.

Damn, it was so complicated.

— Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)

La mia Miyuki era così!

My Miyuki was like that!

— Departures (2008)

Il problema era così difficile che non sono riuscito a risolverlo.

The problem was so difficult that I couldn't solve it.

Non mi ha detto che Tom era così ricco.

They didn't tell me Tom was so rich.

Era così bravo.

He was so good.

— La grazia (2025)

Uno dei motivi per cui sposò mio padre era il fatto che era così nero.

One of the reasons she married my father was because he was so black.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Era così convincente nella sua parte che credevamo più a lei che ai medici.

She was so convincing in her part that we believed her more than the doctors.

— Il posto delle fragole (1957)

E lei era così brusca con me.

And she was so rude to me.

— Loveless (2017)

Lei era così dolce e innocente.

She was so sweet and innocent.

La commedia era così noiosa che hai deciso di chiedermi di sposarti?

Was the play so boring that you decided to ask me to marry you?

— Questione di tempo (2013)

Era così docile, faceva quasi pena.

He was so docile; he was almost pitiful.

— Rashomon (1950)

Perché era così maleducata?

Why was she so rude?

Perché era così sorpresa?

Why was she so surprised?

Era così piccola.

She was so small.

— Thunderbolts* (2025)

Voglio dire, lei era così diversa.

I mean, she was so different.

— Una di famiglia (2025)

Era così spaventosa.

It was so scary.

Robert era così impegnato che ha dovuto rifiutare un invito a giocare a golf.

Robert was so busy that he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.

L'emozione era così forte che non riusciva a parlare.

The emotion was so strong that he couldn't speak.

L'acqua sul mio corpo era così piacevole.

The water on my body felt so pleasant.

La donna era così sorpresa da essere senza parole.

The woman was so surprised that she was speechless.

Ellen era così stanca che è andata a letto presto.

Ellen was so tired that she went to bed early.

Era così agitata già la volta scorsa!

She was so nervous last time already!

— Funny Games (1997)

Perché Tom era così agitato?

Why was Tom so nervous?

Tom era così forte.

Tom was so strong.

Era così caotica.

It was so chaotic.

Era così deprimente.

It was so depressing.

Non lo so, era così contenta di venirti a trovare.

I don't know, she was so happy to come visit you.

— 8½ (1963)

Mary era così impegnata che saltò il pranzo.

Mary was so busy that she skipped lunch.

Perché era così curioso?

Why was he so curious?

Il padre di Sami era così comprensivo.

Sami's father was so understanding.

Sono rimasta così sorpresa, perché la pelle era così morbida.

I was so surprised because the skin was so soft.

— Le buone stelle - Broker (2022)

Era così emozionato che quello che diceva non aveva più alcun senso.

He was so emotional that what he was saying no longer made any sense.

Perché era così occupata ieri?

Why was she so busy yesterday?

Lester era così insistente.

Lester was so persistent.

— Crimini e misfatti (1989)

Era così maleducato, gli ho dato uno schiaffo!

He was so rude, I slapped him!

— Manon delle sorgenti (1986)

Sami era così sorpreso.

Sami was so surprised.

Era così piena di vita.

She was so full of life.

— Viaggio a Tokyo (1953)

Era così tranquillo tutta la settimana, e stasera di colpo il panico.

It was so calm all week, and tonight suddenly panic.

— Crimini e misfatti (1989)

Oops, era così spaventoso!

Oops, that was so scary!

— La Forma della Voce (2016)

La notte era così fredda.

The night was so cold.

Robert era così occupato che ha dovuto rifiutare un invito a giocare a golf.

Robert was so busy that he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.

Yanni era così paranoico a riguardo.

Yanni was so paranoid about it.

Per Kate e Leo era così.

For Kate and Leo it was like that.

— Love Actually - L'amore davvero (2003)

Il problema era così difficile che non riuscii a risolverlo.

The problem was so difficult that I couldn't solve it.

Questa frase era così difficile.

This sentence was so difficult.

Tom era così confuso.

Tom was so confused.

Era così attiva a Tokyo!

She was so active in Tokyo!

— Viaggio a Tokyo (1953)

Perché Tom era così turbato?

Why was Tom so upset?

Tom era così stanco che non voleva neanche mangiare.

Tom was so tired that he didn’t even want to eat.

Era così come è adesso.

It was as it is now.

— Le vite degli altri (2006)

La coppia che ho incontrato oggi era così.

The couple I met today was like that.

— Le buone stelle - Broker (2022)

Era così diversa.

It was so different.

Perché era così impegnata ieri?

Why was she so busy yesterday?

Ecco perché era così potente.

That's why it was so powerful.

— Wicked - Parte 2 (2025)

Era così forte?

Was he/she that strong?

— Demon Slayer - Il treno Mugen (2020)

Per questo la vacanza era così importante per te.

That's why the vacation was so important to you.

— Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Perché era così preoccupato?

Why was he so worried?

La patata era così calda che mi ha bruciato la bocca.

The potato was so hot it burned my mouth.

Era così per te.

It was like that for you.

— Love Actually - L'amore davvero (2003)

Era così romantica.

She was so romantic.

Ci hai detto che Rohit era così seducente!

You told us that Rohit was so seductive!

— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Robert era così impegnato che dovette rifiutare un invito a giocare a golf.

Robert was so busy that he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.

Era così?

Was that so?

— Anatomia di una caduta (2023)

Anche Koichi era così.

Koichi was like that too.

— Viaggio a Tokyo (1953)

Jackson era così.

Jackson was like that.

— Die My Love (2025)

Tom era così educato.

Tom was so polite.

Era così da giovane!

He was like that when he was young!

— I visitatori (1993)

Lo spettacolo era così noioso che io e Ann ci siamo addormentate.

The show was so boring that Ann and I fell asleep.

Era così dura, questa manovella!

It was so hard, this crank!

— Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (1988)

Non sapevo che era così stanca.

I didn’t know she was that tired.

Perché era così maleducato?

Why was he so rude?

Jiazhen era così gelosa!

Jiazhen was so jealous!

— Mangiare bere uomo donna (1994)

Era così leggero.

It was so light.

— L'impero delle ombre (2016)

Era così piena di vita allora!

She was so full of life then!

— Viaggio a Tokyo (1953)

Suo marito era così meschino.

Her husband was so petty.

— Mangiare bere uomo donna (1994)