mayo
month
The month of May is mayo in Spanish. Month names are not capitalized, so you write mayo with a small letter. It is also called en mayo and el 1 de mayo.
Meaning: fifth month of the year (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mayo | month |
| en mayo | phrase |
| el 1 de mayo | date |
To say "in May" use en mayo. For a date, Spanish puts the day first, as in el 5 de mayo.
Which one should you use?
The English verb "may" is a different word, as in puede or quizás. Only the month is mayo.
When do people say it?
In many Spanish-speaking countries el 1 de mayo is Labor Day, and in Mexico el 5 de mayo marks the battle of Puebla.
Did you know?
- Spanish month names come from Latin, and mayo is related to the Roman goddess Maia.
Examples in context
- Mi cumpleaños es en mayo.My birthday is in May.
- El 1 de mayo no hay clases.There are no classes on May 1.
- Mayo es mi mes favorito.May is my favorite month.
Example conversation
Pilar and her friend Andrés plan a trip in Santiago.
- Pilar¿Cuándo viajamos?When do we travel?
- AndrésEn mayo hace buen tiempo.In May the weather is good.
- Pilar¿Qué día de mayo?Which day in May?
- AndrésEl diez de mayo.On May 10.
