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Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto·'Ho Vissuto a Roma' vs 'Vivevo a Roma' — Specific Period vs Ongoing
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Rule reminder

'Ho vissuto a Roma per due anni' = I lived in Rome for two years (completed, I left). 'Vivevo a Roma' = I was living / used to live in Rome (ongoing, no defined end mentioned).

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I lived in Rome for three years and then moved to Milan.

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→ All'improvviso, Poi, Finalmente — Strong PP Triggers→ Era / C'era — Setting the Scene→ Fill in the Blank — Full Story with Setting and Events→ Fill in the Blank — Duration vs Ongoing
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