sono stato in grado di

I was able to

→ essere
phrase Rare #33,145
I was able to Used by a male speaker to say that he managed or had the ability to do something. A female speaker says “sono stata in grado di.”
IT: Sono stato in grado di finire il lavoro in tempo.
EN: I was able to finish the work on time.

Non sono stato in grado di farmi capire.

I wasn't able to make myself understood.

Sono stato in grado di andare a Boston.

I was able to go to Boston.

Sono stato in grado di risolvere la questione stamattina.

I was able to resolve the issue this morning.

Sono stato in grado di darle una corretta sepoltura.

I was able to give her a proper burial.

— Parasite (2019)

Sono stato in grado di passare l'esame.

I was able to pass the exam.

Sono stato in grado di andare in Algeria più di quattro volte.

I was able to go to Algeria more than four times.

Io sono stato in grado di andare a Boston.

I was able to go to Boston.