Italian · Numbers & Time
anno
year
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A period of twelve months.
Example
Quest'anno vado in vacanza in Sicilia.
This year I am going on holiday to Sicily.
Etymology
'Anno' is derived from the Latin 'annus', signifying a year, with its form remaining relatively intact in the transition to contemporary Italian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Anno' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for both formal and informal conversation throughout Italy.