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

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Stava piangendo la scorsa notte. She was crying last night.
Stava spesso alzato fino a tardi. He often used to stay up until late at night.
Coperta di polvere, la bambola stava nell'angolo della stanza. Covered with dust, the doll stood in the corner of the room.
Lui stava ascoltando la musica. He was listening to music.
Stava soffiando un forte vento. A strong wind was blowing.
Stava dormendo sotto l'albero. He was sleeping under the tree.
L'autobus stava per partire. The bus was about to start.
Lui stava attraversando la strada. He was crossing the street.
Lei stava piangendo da sola. She was weeping alone.
Era chiaro che stava mentendo. It was obvious that he was lying.
L'industria stava crescendo rapidamente. Industry was growing quickly.
La interruppe mentre stava parlando. He interrupted her while she was speaking.
Stava un po' meglio ieri. She was slightly better yesterday.
La sua ferita stava sanguinando. His wound was bleeding.
Gli chiesi dove stava andando. I asked him where he was going.
Quando mi sono svegliato stava nevicando. When I awoke, it was snowing.
Stava giocando a tennis ieri mattina? Were you playing tennis yesterday morning?
Realizzammo all'improvviso cosa stava succedendo. We suddenly realized what was happening.
La loro pazienza stava per finire. Their patience was about to give out.
Il bestiame stava pascolando nel campo. Cattle were grazing in the field.
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