This is the 973rd most frequent Italian word.
volevo
"Volevo" means "I wanted" in English.
Here, 'volevo' is used in the imperfetto tense to express a desire or intention in the past that was not fulfilled.
Volevo andare al cinema ieri.
I wanted to go to the cinema yesterday.
In this instance, 'volevo' indicates a prolonged or habitual wish from the past, related to childhood dreams.
Da bambino volevo diventare un astronauta.
As a child, I wanted to become an astronaut.
Here, 'volevo' expresses a past intention or motive behind an action, giving a tone of politeness and explanation.