Lei é stato
You have been
Language note: 'Lei' is used for respectful addressing in formal situations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Lei
[ley]
she
Used to refer to a woman or girl previously mentioned or easily identified.
Lei è venuta a salutarmi.
She came to greet me.
é
[eh]
is
A state of being, used to indicate the current state or essence of something.
É importante studiare.
It is important to study.
stato
[stah-toh]
been
The past participle of 'be', used in perfect tenses.
Lei è stato in Italia.
She has been in Italy.
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