stavo solamente

I was just

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phrase Uncommon #12,075

I was just Often followed by a gerund; “just” means “only” here.

IT: Stavo solamente cercando di aiutarti.

EN: I was just trying to help you.

Stavo solamente danzando con Tom.

I was just dancing with Tom.

Io stavo solamente essendo educata.

I was just being polite.

Stavo solamente cercando Tom.

I was just looking for Tom.

Stavo solamente facendo conversazione.

I was just making conversation.

Io stavo solamente scherzando.

I was just kidding.

Stavo solamente danzando con Mary.

I was just dancing with Mary.

Stavo solamente scherzando.

I was just kidding.

Mi stavo solamente rilassando.

I was just relaxing.

Stavo solamente essendo educata.

I was just being polite.

Io stavo solamente essendo educato.

I was just being polite.

Ho detto a Tom che stavo solamente scherzando.

I told Tom I was just kidding.

Stavo solamente cercando di aiutare.

I was just trying to help.

Stavo solamente pensando ad alta voce.

I was just thinking out loud.