Usage examples of "Were" in English with translation to Italian

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You were seen to cook. Sei stato visto a cucinare.
Who were you talking with? Con chi stavi parlando?
We were in a hurry. Avevamo fretta.
The children were flying kites. I bambini stavano facendo volare degli aquiloni.
My school grades were average. I miei voti scolastici erano nella media.
the rooms were very spacious le camere sono state molto spaziose
We were studying all afternoon. Abbiamo studiato tutto il pomeriggio.
What exam were you taking? Ma che esame stavate facendo?
Were you at home yesterday? Eri a casa ieri?
Two doctors were talking shop. Due dottori stavano parlando di lavoro.
All of us were homesick. Tutti noi avevamo nostalgia di casa.
One year ago we were here. Un anno fa eravamo qui.
The results were as follows. I risultati sono stati come segue.
They were arguing about money. Stavano discutendo di soldi.
Why were you late this morning? Perché hai fatto tardi stamani?
I wouldn't do that if I were you. Io non lo farei se fossi in te.
Were you here last week? Eri qui la scorsa settimana?
What were we talking about? Di cosa stavamo parlando?
It was you that were wrong. Eri tu ad avere torto.
If I were you, I should not do such a thing. Se fossi in te non farei una cosa del genere.
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