octubre
neutral, Mexico
The month is octubre in Mexican Spanish. Month names are not capitalized, so you write en octubre for "in October".
To give a date use el 31 de octubre, with the day first. Many Mexicans think of the end of the month because of Día de Muertos on 1 and 2 November.
Meaning: the tenth month (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Say it roughly "ok-TOO-bray".
Did you know?
- Day of the Dead is celebrated on 1 and 2 November, and preparations begin in late October.
Examples in context
- Mi cumpleaños es en octubre.My birthday is in October.
- Nos vemos el 31 de octubre.See you on October 31st.
- Octubre es mi mes favorito.October is my favorite month.
Example conversation
Elena and her cousin Andrés plan a family gathering in Veracruz.
- Elena¿Cuándo hacemos la reunión?When do we have the get-together?
- AndrésA finales de octubre.At the end of October.
- ElenaBien, antes del Día de Muertos.Good, before Day of the Dead.
