This is the 712th most frequent Italian word.
avevo
"Avevo" means "I had" in English.
The word "avevo" is used here to express a past state or condition (being hungry).
Avevo fame, quindi ho deciso di mangiare.
I was hungry, so I decided to eat.
The term "avevo" indicates possession in the past (having a dog).
Avevo un cane quando ero bambino.
I had a dog when I was a child.
The word "avevo" is part of the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before another past action.