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quinquennio

five-year period

noun kween-KWEN-nyoh Less Common
Time Time Expressions

Origin: Latin quinquennium, from quinque 'five' + annum 'year'.

Usage Note

Quinquennio denotes a five-year span and is common in political and institutional Italian (e.g., a parliamentary term, a funding cycle). It contrasts with biennio (two years), triennio (three years), and decennio (decade). Learners should note the double 'n' in pronunciation.

Examples

"Nel quinquennio scorso la produzione è aumentata molto."

Natural Translation

In the past five years production increased greatly.

Literal Translation

In-the five-year-period past the production is increased much.

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