mensual
/menˈswal/
The Spanish word for monthly is mensual. Wiktionary also lists mensil (disused) and mensualmente.
Meaning: occurring every month (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| mensual | /menˈswal/ |
| mensil (disused) | |
| mensualmente | /menˌswalˈmente/ |
Mensual is an adjective used to describe things that occur every month. You can also use the adverb mensualmente to describe how an action is performed.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mensual is derived from the Latin word mensis, which means month.
Which one should you use?
Use mensual when modifying a noun (e.g., pago mensual), but use mensualmente when modifying a verb (e.g., pago mensualmente).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective mensual is invariant in gender, meaning it stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural form of the adjective mensual is mensuales. The adverbial form mensualmente is used to describe how an action is performed.
How do you pronounce it?
/menˈswal/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term quincena is more common than mensual when discussing paychecks, as salaries are traditionally paid every fifteen days rather than once a month.
- The Spanish suffix -mente used in mensualmente is a direct descendant of the Latin word mente, meaning 'mind'.
- The word mensual shares its exact root with menstruación, linking the concept of a calendar month directly to biological cycles.
Examples in context
- Desenredo mi pelo mensual.I untangle my hair monthly.This sentence uses mensual to describe a frequency related to hair care.Tatoeba #9145823 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9145824 by rafaeldejesus8199
- ¿Cuál es tu salario mensual?What's your monthly salary?This sentence uses mensual to modify the noun salary.Tatoeba #8048223 by Seael, translation #8045411 by CK
- ¿A cuánto asciende la tarifa mensual?How much does the monthly tax go up?This sentence uses mensual to modify the noun fee.Tatoeba #1621949 by Shishir, translation #14031399 by mexicanhere
- El informe financiero se entrega mensualmente.The financial report is delivered monthly.
- El alquiler del apartamento es de $1000 por mes.The apartment rent is $1000 per month.
- Jugamos fútbol cada mes.We play soccer every month.
- La suscripción se renueva de forma mensual.The subscription renews monthly.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing their magazine subscription at home.
- Javier¿Te gusta la revista mensual?Do you like the monthly magazine?
- ElenaSí, me encanta su contenido.Yes, I love its content.
- JavierEs un pago mensual pequeño.It is a small monthly payment.
- ElenaEs verdad, vale la pena.It's true, it's worth it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monthly” translations and entries mensual, mensualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mensual, mensualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
