[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm writing a letter to an Italian pen pal and I want to express my condolences, how do I say 'It was sad' in Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "You can express your condolences by saying 'Era triste.' which is the Italian translation of 'It was sad'. I hope this helps you convey your feelings to your pen pal."}]