Mi cumpleaños es en mayo
/mi kumpleaɲos es en maʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my birthday is in may" is translated into Spanish as Mi cumpleaños es en mayo.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cumpleaños is a compound of cumplir (to fulfill/complete) and años (years).
How does it change in a sentence?
Months in Spanish, such as mayo, are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi kumpleaɲos es en maʝo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the preposition de instead of en when saying a birthday is in a specific month.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the main celebration for a girl's 15th birthday is called a quinceañera, a massive event that often outweighs the importance of any other birthday.
- In some Latin American countries, it is common to sing Las Mañanitas to someone on their birthday instead of the standard 'Happy Birthday' song.
- The Spanish verb cumplir, found inside cumpleaños, is used not just for age but also for fulfilling promises or completing requirements.
Examples in context
- El día de mi cumpleaños cae en mayo.The day of my birthday falls in May.
- Mi cumpleaños es en mayo, chicos/chicas.My birthday is in May, guys/girls.
- ¡Mi cumple es en mayo, qué emoción!My birthday is in May, how exciting!
- En mayo celebro mi cumpleaños, ¡será genial!In May, I celebrate my birthday, it will be great!
- Mi cumple es en mayo.My birthday is in May.
- No lo olvides, mi cumpleaños es en mayo.Don't forget, my birthday is in May.
- Recuerda que mi cumpleaños es en mayo.Remember that my birthday is in May.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming birthday plans.
- Elena¿Cuándo es tu gran día?When is your big day?
- DanielMi cumpleaños es en mayo.My birthday is in May.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Celebraremos con una fiesta.How nice! We will celebrate with a party.
- DanielGracias, Elena, me encantaría.Thanks, Elena, I would love that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
