mes
/ˈmes/masculine
The Spanish word for month is mes.
mes is a masculine noun used to refer to a period into which a year is divided.
Meaning: period into which a year is divided (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mes is meses.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmes/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term quincena is used more frequently than mes to organize paychecks and bills, as it refers specifically to a fifteen-day period.
- The Spanish word mes shares the same ancient root as the English word 'measure', because both come from a Proto-Indo-European root related to 'measuring' time.
- The Latin root of mes is linked to the concept of the moon, which is why many ancient calendars were based on lunar cycles.
Examples in context
- Fue hace un mes.That was a month ago.This example shows how to use mes to refer to a time in the past.Tatoeba #5009084 by Shishir, translation #5008906 by CK
- Me pagan cada mes.I get paid every month.This example shows how to use mes to describe the frequency of a recurring event.Tatoeba #9640688 by stormy_clau, translation #9584732 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿En qué mes estamos?What month is this?This example shows how to use mes to ask about the current month.Tatoeba #595513 by Shishir, translation #488730 by minshirui
- ¿Qué planes tienes este mesecito?What plans do you have this month?
- La mesada me alcanzó para comprar el nuevo videojuegoThe monthly allowance was enough for me to buy the new video game
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing their travel plans.
- Alejandro¿Tienes planes para el próximo mes?Do you have plans for next month?
- MaríaSí, voy a viajar un mes.Yes, I am going to travel for a month.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! ¿A dónde vas?That's great! Where are you going?
- MaríaVoy a visitar a mi familia.I am going to visit my family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “month” translations and entries mes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
