How to Say “May” in Spanish

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mayo
/ˈmaʝo/
In Spanish, the word for may is mayo.
Meaning: have permission to (verb)

Related words

The hawthorn bush or its blossom (noun): espino, marzoleto.

Abbreviation of the month above (name): may., may.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈmaʝo/

Did you know?

  • To say 'may it be so', Spanish speakers often use the word ojalá, which comes from the Arabic phrase for 'if God wills'.
  • In formal Spanish writing, the word mayo is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence, unlike in English.
  • In some Spanish-speaking regions, mayo is associated with 'maying', a custom of bringing in green branches to celebrate spring.

Examples in context

  • Mañana es 1 de mayo.
    Tomorrow is May first.
    Tatoeba #13447196 by Seael, translation #13447189 by frpzzd
  • Él se va a China en Mayo.
    He goes to China in May.
    Tatoeba #4774163 by DarkHollow, translation #792533 by ryanthewired
  • Hoy es viernes 18 de mayo.
    Today is Friday, May 18.
    Tatoeba #1694554 by marcelostockle, translation #1579746 by snyderdm
  • Hoy es el quince de mayo.
    Today is the fifteenth of May.
  • Durante el mes de mayo, el clima es muy agradable.
    During the month of May, the weather is very pleasant.
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