I was, I have been / I was
I've been much worse.
Io sono stato a Hong Kong una volta.
I have been to Hong Kong once.
Io sono stato anche con Leslie quando avete litigato.
I was also with Leslie when you had your fight.
— Quasi famosi (2000)
Io sono stato con mio zio la settimana scorsa.
I was with my uncle last week.
I have been out of town.
Io sono stato in Giappone per tre anni.
I was in Japan for three years.
Anche io sono stato sconfitto.
I too was defeated.
Io sono stato più occupato di Tom.
I have been busier than Tom.
Io sono stato qui per un anno.
I was here for a year.
Io sono stato persuaso a smettere di fumare.
I was persuaded to quit smoking.
Io sono stato punto da un'ape.
I was stung by a bee.
I got dumped.
Ma io sono stato promosso prima di te e ho più successo.
But I was promoted before you and am more successful.
— Codice d'onore (1992)
I was tortured.
Io sono stato arrestato in Australia.
I was arrested in Australia.
I got paid today.
Io sono stato punto da quest'ape.
I was stung by this bee.
I was kidnapped.
I was evicted.