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was just With a following gerund, solo means “just” or “only.”
IT: Stava solo cercando di aiutarti.
EN: He was just trying to help you.

Stava solo guardando.

He was just watching.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Sami stava solo giocando con il cane.

Sami was just playing with the dog.

Il capitano Kirk stava solo facendo il suo dovere.

Captain Kirk was just doing his duty.

— Star Trek II - L'ira di Khan (1982)

Stava solo facendo il suo dovere.

He was just doing his duty.

Stava solo sognando.

He was just dreaming.

— Il mio amico Ivan Lapshin (1985)

Mary stava solo cercando di proteggersi.

Mary was just trying to protect herself.

Lei stava solo fingendo di dormire.

She was just pretending to sleep.

Tom stava solo parlando.

Tom was just talking.

Stava solo fingendo di dormire.

He was just pretending to sleep.

Questa ragazza stava solo urlando aiuto.

This girl was just screaming for help.

— Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Il Castello dell’Infinito (2025)

Le stava solo dando il benvenuto, animale.

He was just welcoming her, you animal.

— Il buco (2019)

Stava solo proteggendo la sua amica.

She was just protecting her friend.

— Tropa de elite 2 - Il nemico ora è un altro (2010)

Stava solo facendo il suo lavoro.

He was just doing his job.