primero de julio
/pɾimeɾo de xuljo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "July first" is primero de julio.
This phrase is used to refer to the first day of the month of Julio (July).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is common and correct to use the cardinal number uno instead of the ordinal primero when stating the date, such as in the phrase el uno de julio.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the date as a noun phrase in a sentence, such as 'It is July first', you must include the definite article el before primero to form el primero de julio.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid placing the month before the day, such as julio primero. In Spanish, the day must precede the month.
Did you know?
- The word julio is a homonym in Spanish. While it refers to the month of July, it is also the word used for a 'joule', the unit of energy named after physicist James Prescott Joule.
Examples in context
- Mi cumpleaños es el primero de julio.My birthday is July first.
- El examen será el primero de julio.The exam will be July first.
- Nos mudamos el primero de julio.We are moving on July first.
Example conversation
Two friends are checking their calendar for a trip.
- Elena¿Cuándo empezamos las vacaciones, Mateo?When do we start the holidays, Mateo?
- MateoEmpezamos el primero de julio.We start on July first.
- Elena¡Perfecto, ya lo anoté en mi agenda!Perfect, I already noted it in my planner!
- MateoSí, será un viaje increíble.Yes, it will be an amazing trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, julio, primero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
