mi trovavo

I was

→ mi
phrase Rare #40,432
I was Used to describe where you were or the situation you found yourself in.
IT: Mi trovavo vicino alla stazione.
EN: I was near the station.

Dato che mi trovavo nei paraggi, le ho portato io il biglietto.

Since I was nearby, I brought her the ticket.

— In the mood for love (2000)

Mi trovavo al matrimonio di Maria quando è avvenuta la tragedia.

I was at Maria's wedding when the tragedy happened.

— Dracula - L’amore perduto (2025)

Mi trovavo da queste parti.

I was in these parts.

— Lussuria - Seduzione e tradimento (2007)

Mi trovavo ancora su quell'isola.

I was still on that island.

— Weathering with You - La ragazza del tempo (2019)