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Volevo
Volevo is the imperfect of volere. Italians use it exactly like vorrei to soften a request at the counter or when asking a favour. It does not mean the wish is over.
Examples in context
Volevo un chilo di pane.
I wanted a kilo of bread.
Volevo chiederti una cosa.
I wanted to ask you something.
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