era meglio

L'ho avvertito che il locale non funzionava; ha risposto che era meglio.

I warned him that the venue wasn't working; he replied that it was better that way.

— Volver - Tornare (2006)

Era meglio essere educati, e chiamare l'avvocato.

It would have been better to be polite and call the lawyer.

— Quei bravi ragazzi (1990)

Senza offesa, ma il mondo era meglio prima.

No offense, but the world was better before.

— Una pallottola spuntata (2025)

Era meglio se facevo quello.

It would have been better if I had done that.

— Effetto notte (1973)

Era meglio la prima classe, cazzo!

First class was better, damn it!

— Bullet Train (2022)

Per te era meglio continuare senza di me.

It would have been better for you to continue without me.

— Central do Brasil (1998)

Lei era una brava ragazza e forse lui era meglio di quanto sembrasse.

She was a good girl and maybe he was better than he seemed.

— La fiamma del peccato (1944)

Grazie, era meglio nelle prove.

Thanks, it was better in rehearsals.

— Rushmore (1998)

Era meglio quello della gente che scopa.

The one about people who fuck was better.

— Perfetti sconosciuti (2016)

Oggi era meglio.

Today was better.