that was
Se c'era uno con del talento puro, quello era lui.
If anyone had pure talent, it was him.
— Oh Boy - Un caffè a Berlino (2012)
Quello era il commercio di merci, per quanto limitato.
That was trade in goods, limited as it was.
Quello era il primo marito tremendamente bello della nonna.
That was Grandma’s first husband, who was incredibly handsome.
— Eternity (2025)
Quello era per le nostre spese militari.
That was for our military spending.
— I fiori della guerra (2011)
Antonio mi pagava di più, ma quello era un segreto.
Antonio paid me more, but that was a secret.