Meaning
also, too
In a sentence
Aspetta anco cinque minuti, poi usciamo.
Wait another five minutes, then we'll go out.
Hai anco fame o vuoi solo bere?
Are you also hungry, or do you just want to drink?
Non ho anco finito, dammi un attimo.
I still haven't finished, give me a moment.
Usage notes
- Anco is archaic/literary. In modern Italian, use anche, ancora, or perfino depending on meaning.
- You may meet anco in older poetry or prose, often meaning also/yet/still. Avoid it in everyday speech and writing.
- Do not confuse anco with anche: anco is obsolete in standard modern usage, while anche is the normal word for also/even.