marzo
/ˈmaɾθo/masculine
The Spanish word for the month of March is marzo.
marzo is a masculine noun used to refer to the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
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How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, months are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. Therefore, you should write marzo in lowercase when it is used in the middle of a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmaɾθo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly capitalize the month in Spanish. However, you should use lowercase marzo instead.
Did you know?
- The name marzo is linked to the Roman god of war, Mars. It is believed the month was named to honor his strength and influence over the beginning of the spring season.
- The spelling of marzo reflects the Spanish 'z', which in Spain is pronounced as a 'th' sound, whereas in Latin America it is pronounced as an 's'.
- In the traditional agricultural calendar of Spain, marzo is often viewed as a month of transition where the weather is famously unstable.
Examples in context
- Me voy a ir en Marzo.I'll be leaving in March.This sentence shows how to use marzo when expressing when an event will occur.Tatoeba #1355706 by marcelostockle, translation #371573 by saeb
- Hoy es cinco de marzo.Today is March 5th.This sentence shows how to state a specific date using marzo.Tatoeba #656171 by MondCivitano, translation #703326 by papabear
- Empezad el 23 de marzo.Start on March 23.This sentence shows how to indicate a specific starting date with marzo.Tatoeba #10053948 by Shishir, translation #10195011 by magnificentgoddess
- En el mes de marzo se llevará a cabo la conferencia internacional.The international conference will take place in the month of March.
- No puedo esperar a que llegue marzo.I can't wait for March to come.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are planning a trip.
- Mateo¿Vas a viajar en marzo?Are you traveling in March?
- SofíaSí, tengo un viaje en marzo.Yes, I have a trip in March.
- MateoQué bueno, Sofía.How nice, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “march” translations and entries marzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
