Meaning
year
In a sentence
Quest'anno vado al mare con i miei amici.
This year I'm going to the beach with my friends.
Quanti anni ha tua sorella?
How old is your sister?
L'anno scorso non ho lavorato ad agosto.
Last year I didn't work in August.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| anno | masculine · singular |
| anni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'anno' for calendar years, age, or general time spans. 'Anni' is plural, not 'anno' for multiple years.
- Avoid 'anno' for seasons or months—use 'stagione' or 'mese' instead. 'L'anno primavera' is wrong.
- In dates, 'anno' often drops: 'Nel 2024' (not 'nell'anno 2024').