stavo soltanto

was just

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phrase Uncommon #13,708
was just Used to say that an action in the past was only happening, often to downplay it or say it was harmless.
IT: Stavo soltanto leggendo quando mi hai chiamato.
EN: I was just reading when you called me.

Mi stavo soltanto rilassando.

I was just relaxing.

Stavo soltanto facendo attenzione a lei.

I was just paying attention to her.

Dissi a Tom che stavo soltanto scherzando.

I told Tom I was just kidding.

Stavo soltanto cercando di aiutare.

I was just trying to help.

Stavo soltanto parlando di loro.

I was just talking about them.

Stavo soltanto essendo educato.

I was just being polite.

Io stavo soltanto cercando Tom.

I was just looking for Tom.

Stavo soltanto ballando con Mary.

I was just dancing with Mary.

Stavo soltanto facendo conversazione.

I was just making conversation.

Stavo soltanto essendo educata.

I was just being polite.

Stavo soltanto sfidando Tom.

I was just challenging Tom.