l'anno prossimo
The English phrase "next year" is translated into Italian as l'anno prossimo.
l'anno prossimo is used to refer to the year immediately following the current one. While the word prossimo can mean "next" in various sequences, when used in this specific temporal context, it refers to the upcoming calendar year relative to the present.
Meaning: the year after the present year (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase l'anno prossimo literally translates to "the year next".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine singular to agree with the masculine noun anno.
Did you know?
- The word prossimo is derived from a Latin superlative, meaning it originally meant 'the nearest' or 'the closest' rather than just 'the following'.
- If you want to say 'the year after next', Italian speakers do not use a single word, but instead say l'anno dopo il prossimo.
- While l'anno prossimo refers to the calendar year, Italians use the word venturo in very formal writing to mean 'the coming year'.
Examples in context
- Ci vediamo l'anno prossimo!See you next year!This sentence is useful for saying "See you next year!"Tatoeba #1325645 by Guybrush88, translation #7259574 by MessDjaaf
- C'è sempre l'anno prossimo.There's always next year.This sentence is useful for saying "There's always next year.".Tatoeba #6763052 by Guybrush88, translation #5355767 by CK
- Ci si vede l'anno prossimo.See you next year.Tatoeba #11373481 by Guybrush88, translation #5374949 by CK
- Mi piacerebbe organizzare un evento aziendale l'anno prossimo.I would like to organize a corporate event next year.
- La licenza verrà rinnovata nell'anno successivo.The license will be renewed in the following year.
- Ho tante idee per l'anno che viene!I have so many ideas for next year!
- Abito a Milano da tre anni, ma l'anno prossimo tornerò a Roma.I've been living in Milan for three years, but next year I'll return to Rome.
- L'anno prossimo inizierò un corso universitario di lingua italiana.Next year, I will start an Italian language course at university.
- L'anno che viene saranno più organizzati.Next year, they will be more organized.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their future travel plans.
- AlessandroAndiamo in Italia l'anno prossimo?Are we going to Italy next year?
- SofiaSì, l'anno prossimo è l'ideale.Yes, next year is ideal.
- AlessandroSofia, l'anno prossimo sarà bellissimo.Sofia, next year will be beautiful.
- SofiaNon vedo l'ora, Alessandro.I can't wait, Alessandro.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries prossimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
