ho sempre pensato

I have always thought

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phrase Uncommon #18,006

I have always thought Used to express a belief or opinion held continuously up to the present. The following clause is often introduced by “che” (that).

IT: Ho sempre pensato che fosse una buona idea.

EN: I have always thought it was a good idea.

Ho sempre pensato di avere la stoffa per fare l'artista.

I’ve always thought I had what it takes to be an artist.

— Return to Silent Hill (2026)

Sei un pezzo di merda, l'ho sempre pensato!

You're a piece of shit—I’ve always thought so!

— Tesis (1996)

Ho sempre pensato di aver vissuto in modo onesto.

I've always thought I lived an honest life.

— Mr. Vendetta (2002)

L'ho sempre pensato.

I've always thought so.

È come ho sempre pensato.

It's just as I've always thought.

Ho sempre pensato al giorno in cui sareste tornato.

I always thought about the day you would come back.

— Fearless (2006)