but it was
Ma era come se tra noi ci fosse una fune invisibile.
But it was as if there was an invisible rope between us.
— Who Am I - No System Is Safe (2014)
Ma era il suo compleanno e non ho potuto dirgli di no.
But it was his birthday and I couldn't say no.
— Tutto su mia madre (1999)
Cercava di nasconderlo, ma era evidente che fosse molto agitata.
She tried to hide it, but it was obvious that she was very upset.