This is the 14th most frequent Italian word.
nel
“In the”
'nel' here is used to express the location of something inside a specific area or object.
Ho trovato le chiavi nel cassetto.
I found the keys in the drawer.
'nel' introduces a point of time within a specific year, combining 'in' and the definite article for the year.
Nel 2023, molti hanno adottato nuove abitudini.
In 2023, many adopted new habits.
'nel' indicates the broader spatial context 'in the world'.