Mes de la Herencia Hispana
/mes de la eɾenθja ispana/from spelling rules
Mes de la Herencia Hispana is the Spanish way to say Hispanic Heritage Month.
This phrase refers specifically to the annual observance held in the United States from September 15 to October 15, which recognizes the contributions of people with origins in Spanish-speaking countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Mes (month) is masculine. If you were to use a definite article before the phrase, you would use el (for example, El Mes de la Herencia Hispana).
Did you know?
- The start date of September 15 is not random. It is the independence anniversary for five different Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
- The phrase Mes de la Herencia Hispana is used almost exclusively in the United States. In most Spanish-speaking countries, the concept of a 'Hispanic Heritage Month' does not exist as a national observance.
- The word herencia comes from the Latin haerentia, which refers to the act of clinging or sticking to something. In modern Spanish, it evolved to mean the legacy or inheritance passed down through generations.
Examples in context
- Este año, celebraremos el "Mes de la Herencia Hispana" con una serie de eventos culturales y educativos.This year, we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of cultural and educational events.
- ¿Participarás en el "Mes de la Herencia Latina"? ¡Hay mucha música y comida deliciosa!Will you take part in Hispanic Heritage Month? There's plenty of music and delicious food!
- Celebraremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la escuela.We will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at school.
- ¿Qué eventos habrá para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?What events will there be for Hispanic Heritage Month?
- El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es muy importante.Hispanic Heritage Month is very important.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a school event.
- ElenaMira el cartel del Mes de la Herencia Hispana.Look at the Hispanic Heritage Month poster.
- AlejandroSe ve muy colorido y bonito.It looks very colorful and pretty.
- ElenaHabrá una fiesta el próximo viernes.There will be a party next Friday.
- Alejandro¡Perfecto! Yo quiero ir con mi familia.Perfect! I want to go with my family.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, herencia, la, mes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
