When talking about a specific year, use the preposition nel (in the). For example, Nel millenovecentonovanta (In 1990).
For general phrases like "last year" or "next year," you'll use l'anno scorso and l'anno prossimo respectively. Notice how "anno" takes the masculine definite article l' because it starts with a vowel.
You'll also see "anno" in common expressions. For instance, Buon anno! means "Happy New Year!"
§ Understanding 'Anno' in Context
You're learning 'anno,' which means 'year.' It's a fundamental word, and you'll hear it constantly. Let's look at how it pops up in everyday Italian conversations, from work to news.
§ 'Anno' in Work Settings
In a professional environment, 'anno' is crucial for discussing timelines, reports, and plans. You'll hear it when people talk about financial years, project durations, or anniversaries of a company.
- DEFINITION
- Financial year
Il bilancio dell'azienda è positivo quest'anno.
(The company's budget is positive this year.)
When discussing project deadlines or reporting periods, 'anno' helps specify the timeframe.
- DEFINITION
- Previous year
I risultati dell'anno precedente sono stati eccellenti.
(The results of the previous year were excellent.)
§ 'Anno' in School Settings
In academic contexts, 'anno' is used for school years, academic years, and discussing a student's progress through different grades.
- DEFINITION
- School year
L'anno scolastico inizia a settembre.
(The school year starts in September.)
You'll also hear it when referring to a student's grade level.
- DEFINITION
- First year (of university, for example)
Sono al primo anno di università.
(I am in my first year of university.)
§ 'Anno' in the News
News reports frequently use 'anno' to discuss current events, historical contexts, and future predictions. From economic forecasts to political developments, 'anno' helps establish the timeline of the news.
- DEFINITION
- Next year
Le elezioni si terranno il prossimo anno.
(The elections will be held next year.)
Historical references in the news also rely heavily on 'anno'.
- DEFINITION
- In the year...
Questo evento è accaduto nell'anno 1999.
(This event happened in the year 1999.)
§ Common Phrases with 'Anno'
Here are some common phrases using 'anno' that you'll encounter:
Buon anno! (Happy New Year!)
Auguri di buon anno! (Best wishes for the new year!)
Ogni anno (Every year)
Tra un anno (In a year)
Un anno fa (A year ago)
As you can see, 'anno' is a versatile and frequently used word in Italian. Pay attention to the context, and you'll quickly get the hang of it.
§ Don't confuse 'anno' with other time words
Many English speakers learning Italian get confused between 'anno' (year), 'età' (age), and 'tempo' (time/weather). While they are related to time, they are used in very different contexts.
- DEFINITION
- Anno: year (a period of 365 days)
- DEFINITION
- Età: age (how old someone or something is)
- DEFINITION
- Tempo: time (in general, or weather)
You wouldn't say 'Ho venti anni' to mean 'I have twenty times', but rather 'I am twenty years old'. Similarly, 'Questo anno è stato difficile' means 'This year has been difficult', not 'This age has been difficult'.
§ Using the correct article with 'anno'
'Anno' is a masculine noun. This means it takes masculine articles. The definite article is 'l' (because 'anno' starts with a vowel), and the indefinite article is 'un'.
Incorrect:
La annoCorrect: l'anno (the year)
L'anno prossimo andrò in Italia. (The year next I will go to Italy. / Next year I will go to Italy.)
Incorrect:
Una annoCorrect: un anno (a year)
È passato un anno da quando ci siamo visti. (It has passed a year since we saw each other. / A year has passed since we last met.)
§ Plural of 'anno'
The plural of 'anno' is 'anni'. This follows the standard rule for masculine nouns ending in '-o' in the singular, which change to '-i' in the plural.
Singular: l'anno (the year)
Plural: gli anni (the years)
Ho trenta anni. (I have thirty years. / I am thirty years old.)
Notice that when talking about age, you use the verb 'avere' (to have) with 'anni'. This is a common point of confusion for English speakers, who use 'to be' ('I am X years old').
§ Prepositions with 'anno'
Choosing the right preposition with 'anno' can be tricky. Here are some common uses:
In: When referring to a specific year.
Sono nato nel 1990. (I was born in the year 1990.)
Note that 'nel' is a contracted preposition: 'in' + 'il' (the definite article for 'anno' when not followed by a vowel). However, we often just use 'in' before the number of the year.
Sono andato in Italia nel 2015. (I went to Italy in the year 2015.)
Per: To indicate a duration of years.
Ho studiato italiano per due anni. (I studied Italian for two years.)
§ Common expressions with 'anno'
Learn these common phrases to sound more natural:
Ogni anno: every year
Ogni anno vado in vacanza. (Every year I go on vacation.)
L'anno scorso: last year
L'anno scorso ho visitato Roma. (Last year I visited Rome.)
L'anno prossimo: next year
L'anno prossimo imparerò a cucinare. (Next year I will learn to cook.)
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- Often pronounced with a single 'n' sound, but it should be a double 'n' sound.
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Quest'anno andremo in vacanza in Sardegna, non vedo l'ora di esplorare le spiagge.
This year we will go on vacation to Sardinia, I can't wait to explore the beaches.
Use 'quest'anno' for 'this year'.
L'anno scorso ho imparato a suonare il pianoforte e ora posso eseguire alcuni brani classici.
Last year I learned to play the piano and now I can perform some classical pieces.
Use 'l'anno scorso' for 'last year'.
Ogni anno la città organizza un festival musicale che attira visitatori da tutto il mondo.
Every year the city organizes a music festival that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Use 'ogni anno' for 'every year'.
Sono passati molti anni da quando ci siamo visti l'ultima volta, ma ricordo ancora quel giorno.
Many years have passed since we last saw each other, but I still remember that day.
The plural of 'anno' is 'anni'.
Il prossimo anno spero di poter viaggiare in Giappone e scoprire la sua cultura affascinante.
Next year I hope to be able to travel to Japan and discover its fascinating culture.
Use 'il prossimo anno' for 'next year'.
Quest'anno accademico sarà impegnativo, ma sono determinato a superare tutti gli esami.
This academic year will be challenging, but I am determined to pass all the exams.
'Anno accademico' means 'academic year'.
È l'anno del mio trentesimo compleanno, quindi sto pianificando una grande festa con gli amici.
It's the year of my thirtieth birthday, so I'm planning a big party with friends.
Use the definite article 'l'' before 'anno'.
Dopo un anno di duro lavoro, finalmente potrò godermi le vacanze estive e rilassarmi completamente.
After a year of hard work, I will finally be able to enjoy the summer holidays and completely relax.
'Dopo un anno' means 'after a year'.
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The word 'anno' is a masculine noun, even though it ends in '-o'. It follows the regular pattern for masculine nouns when pluralized: 'anni' (years).
A common mistake is confusing 'anno' with 'ano' (anus), due to the double 'n'. Always be mindful of the double 'n' to ensure you're using the correct word and avoiding embarrassing situations.
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Il mio compleanno è questo ___.
'Anno' means year, fitting the context of a birthday occurring 'this year'.
Quanti ___ hai?
To ask someone's age, you say 'Quanti anni hai?' (How many years do you have?).
L'___ scolastico inizia a settembre.
The 'school year' is 'l'anno scolastico'.
Ci vediamo l'___ prossimo!
'L'anno prossimo' means 'next year'.
Questo è il mio primo ___ in Italia.
To say 'this is my first year', you use 'primo anno'.
È passato un intero ___ da quando ci siamo visti.
'Un intero anno' means 'an entire year'.
This sentence means 'Every year we go to Italy.' The Italian word order is similar to English.
This sentence means 'I lived there for a year.' 'Ho vissuto' is the past tense of 'vivere' (to live).
This sentence means 'Next year we will travel more.' 'Prossimo' means 'next' and 'viaggeremo' is the future tense of 'viaggiare' (to travel).
Choose the best translation for: 'The company achieved record profits this year.'
In Italian, 'realizzare' is often used for 'to achieve' when referring to profits or goals. 'Quest'anno' is the most natural way to say 'this year'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'anno' in the context of an academic year?
'L'anno scolastico' is the standard term for 'academic year' or 'school year' in Italian.
Select the sentence that most accurately conveys: 'For many years, he has dedicated himself to this research.'
'Da molti anni' is the correct construction to express 'for many years' when indicating a duration that started in the past and continues to the present.
The phrase 'l'anno scorso' means 'next year'.
'L'anno scorso' means 'last year'. 'L'anno prossimo' means 'next year'.
It is grammatically correct to say 'ogni anno' to mean 'every year'.
'Ogni anno' is the correct and common way to say 'every year' in Italian.
In Italian, 'anno bisestile' refers to a leap year.
'Anno bisestile' is the correct Italian term for 'leap year'.
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