io riconoscevo

recognized, was recognizing

→ riconoscere
riconosc recognize, identify + evo 1st-person singular imperfect
verb · 1st-person singular, imperfect tense Rare #42,664
recognized, was recognizing In this context, usually translated with the simple past “recognized.”
IT: Da lontano non riconoscevo Marco.
EN: I didn’t recognize Marco from a distance.
Conjugation of riconoscere
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First riconoscevo —
Third riconosceva —

Quasi non ti riconoscevo con la parrucca.

I almost didn't recognize you with the wig on.

— People we meet on vacation - Un amore in vacanza (2026)

Siete così elegante che quasi non vi riconoscevo.

You look so elegant that I almost didn't recognize you.

— La storia della principessa splendente (2013)

Non la riconoscevo con il cappello nuovo!

I didn't recognize her with her new hat!

— Vivere (1952)

È passato tanto tempo, quasi non ti riconoscevo.

It's been so long, I barely recognized you.

— Lady Vendetta (2005)