io Ero

I was

ˈɛ . r o → essere
verb · 1st-person singular, imperfect tense Rare #36,607
I was This form is used with io (I) and is often omitted because the verb already shows the subject.
IT: Ero a casa ieri sera.
EN: I was at home last night.
Conjugation of essere

"Ero molto scioccato", ha detto.

“I was very shocked,” he said.

"Ero scioccato", ha detto Tom.

“I was shocked,” Tom said.

"Ero molto scioccata", ha detto Mary.

“I was very shocked,” Mary said.

«Ero curiosa, e hai viaggiato più di chiunque altro io conosca », dissi.

“I was curious, and you’ve traveled more than anyone else I know,” I said.

"Ero scioccata", ha detto Mary.

“I was shocked,” Mary said.

"Ero molto scioccata", disse Mary.

“I was really shocked,” Mary said.

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