31 de agosto
August 31 in Spanish is 31 de agosto.
This phrase refers to the last day of the eighth month of the year. In Spanish, dates are typically expressed in the day-month-year order.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific date in a sentence, the masculine article el is used before the number, as in el 31 de agosto. It is also common to use the definite article el before the day and month in Spanish date expressions. Note that months like agosto are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
Did you know?
- The word agosto is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'augment'. Both originate from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ewg-, which means 'to grow' or 'to increase'.
- The date 31 de agosto often marks the end of the peak holiday season in Spain. It signals a cultural transition as the intense 'verano' heat begins to subside and people return to work.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, dates are written as 31/8 or 31-8. The absence of a month name is common in informal writing, whereas English often uses 'Aug' or 'August'.
Examples in context
- Hoy es el treinta y uno de agosto.Today is August 31.
- La reunión será el treinta y uno de agosto a las 10 a.m.The meeting will be on August 31 at 10 a.m.
- El plazo para enviar el informe final vence el treinta y uno de agosto.The deadline to submit the final report is August 31.
- Vamos a ir al concierto el 31 de agosto.We're going to the concert on August 31.
- El último día de agosto es perfecto para planificar unas vacaciones.The last day of August is perfect for planning a vacation.
- Mi cumpleaños es el 31 de agosto.My birthday is August 31st.
- La reunión es el 31 de agosto.The meeting is on August 31.
- El examen será el 31 de agosto.The exam will be on August 31.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are planning a trip.
- ElenaCuándo regresamos del viaje, Daniel?When do we return from the trip, Daniel?
- DanielRegresamos el 31 de agosto.We return on August 31.
- ElenaPerfecto, tengo que trabajar al día siguiente.Perfect, I have to work the next day.
- DanielEntonces tenemos tiempo suficiente.Then we have enough time.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agosto, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
