maggio
/ˈmad.d͡ʒo/
The English word 'may' translates to maggio in Italian.
In Italian, maggio is used to name the month of May. It is also used as an abbreviation in the forms mag. or mag.
Meaning: have permission to (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
maggio is the standard term for May across all regions in Italy.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmad.dʒo/. The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Traditional Italian folklore often associates maggio with the arrival of spring and fertility, specifically through the custom of the maggio, a ritual involving the decorating of trees.
- In Italy, the phrase il primo maggio refers to International Workers' Day, which is one of the most significant national holidays in the country.
- Because maggio is derived from the Latin 'maius', it shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'major'.
Examples in context
- È il 28 maggio.It's the 28th of May.This example is useful for stating a specific date in May.Tatoeba #1616571 by Guybrush88, translation #456245 by lukaszpp
- Ossia il 10 maggio.That is to say, on May 10th.This example is useful for clarifying a date in May.Tatoeba #2745044 by Guybrush88, translation #39772 by AlanF_US
- Arriverò il 23 maggio.I will arrive on 23rd of May.This example is useful for stating a future arrival date in May.Tatoeba #645546 by Guybrush88, translation #645471 by BraveSentry
- Il mio compleanno è il 12 maggio.My birthday is on the 12th of May.
- Ci vediamo a maggio per le vacanze!See you in May for the holidays!
- Spero che il mese di maggio sia pieno di sole.I hope the month of May is full of sunshine.
- 38 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry maggio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
