Quest'anno
This year
Language note: 'Anno' becomes 'quest'anno' with an apostrophe to smooth pronunciation.
Culture note: New Year's resolutions are a popular discussion point when referring to 'quest'anno'.
Context: Your friend asks how the current year has been for you so far.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Quest'
[KWEST]
This
Refers to the present or immediately occurring time.
Quest'anno abbiamo raggiunto molti successi.
This year we achieved many successes.
anno
[AH-no]
Year
A period of 12 months.
Quest'anno abbiamo raggiunto molti successi.
This year we achieved many successes.
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