mi faceva piacere

I was glad

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I was glad Literally: “it was giving me pleasure.” Common in the past tense to express that something pleased you or that you were happy about it.
IT: Mi faceva piacere parlarti ieri.
EN: I was glad to talk to you yesterday.

Mi faceva piacere vederlo.

I was glad to see it.

Mi faceva piacere vederli.

I was happy to see them.

Grazie per aver cucinato stasera. Prego, mi faceva piacere preparare qualcosa di buono per voi.

Thanks for cooking tonight. — You're welcome, I was happy to prepare something delicious for you.

Mi faceva piacere stare qui insieme!

It was nice to be here together!

— Effetto notte (1973)