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sono stati arrestati

were arrested

→ essere
phrase Rare #38,880
were arrested Plural passive past tense. Used for a group of people, or mixed-gender groups.
IT: I due uomini sono stati arrestati ieri sera.
EN: The two men were arrested last night.

La maggior parte dei sospetti sono stati arrestati.

Most of the suspects have been arrested.

Entrambi i miei fratelli sono stati arrestati.

Both my brothers were arrested.

Quando sono stati arrestati Tom e Mary?

When were Tom and Mary arrested?

Mr. Omi e gli altri sono stati arrestati?

Were Mr. Omi and the others arrested?

— Akira (1988)

Dove sono stati arrestati Tom e Mary?

Where were Tom and Mary arrested?