una vez al mes
/una beθ al mes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "once a month" is translated into Spanish as una vez al mes.
Used to describe an event that happens one time every month.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of una vez (one time), al (a contraction of a + el, meaning "to the") and mes (month).
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the frequency to 'twice a month', you replace 'una' with 'dos' to get dos veces al mes.
How do you pronounce it?
/una beθ al mes/
Did you know?
- The word mes shares its ancient roots with the English word 'moon'. Both words stem from the Proto-Indo-European root related to the measurement of time through lunar cycles.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are talking about a monthly salary, you might hear the phrase mensual instead of una vez al mes to sound more professional.
- The word vez is feminine, which is why the number 'one' must be una instead of the masculine uno.
Examples in context
- Me pagan una vez al mes.I get paid once a month.This sentence is useful for talking about the frequency of receiving payments.Tatoeba #9694886 by arh, translation #9640662 by CK
- Quedamos una vez al mes.We meet once a month.This sentence is useful for talking about how often people meet.Tatoeba #10229928 by Seael, translation #3668535 by speedwell
- Viene aquí una vez al mes.He comes here once a month.This sentence is useful for describing how often someone visits a specific location.Tatoeba #1023234 by Shishir, translation #292565 by CK
- Las reuniones del comité se llevan a cabo una vez al mes.The committee meetings are held once a month.
- La empresa organiza reuniones de seguimiento una vez al mesThe company holds monthly follow-up meetings.
- Voy al gimnasio una vez al mes para hacer yoga con mis amigosI go to the gym once a month to do yoga with my friends.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofia are talking about their gym routine.
- MateoVoy al gimnasio una vez al mes.I go to the gym once a month.
- SofíaEso es muy poco, Mateo.That is very little, Mateo.
- MateoLo sé, pero no tengo tiempo.I know, but I don't have time.
- SofíaDeberías ir más seguido.You should go more often.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mes, una, vez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
