Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mes del Orgullo | /mes del oɾɡuʝo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| Pride Month | /pɾide mont/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
Mes del Orgullo is the standard translated term used in media and official communications. While Pride Month is often used in English-speaking contexts within Spanish-speaking countries, Mes del Orgullo is the standard translated term used in media and official communications. It is common to see the phrase expanded to Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ+ to be more inclusive of the specific community.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Mes del Orgullo literally translates to 'Month of the Pride'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, some LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals may use the term Mes del Orgullo LGBT+. In some regions of Spain, such as Barcelona, people may casually refer to Pride Month as Mes del Orgullo Gay.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because mes (month) is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el when referring to it, as in el Mes del Orgullo.
How do you pronounce it?
/mes del oɾɡuʝo/
Did you know?
- The word orgullo is a loanword from Catalan orgull rather than being a direct inheritance from Latin.
- In Spain, you may hear the phrase Orgullo LGT, omitting the 'B' for bisexual and the 'Q' for queer, reflecting different historical patterns of how acronyms were adopted in the region.
- While orgullo now represents a celebration of identity, the word originally meant 'haughty' or 'arrogant' in its older Spanish usage.
Examples in context
- Este año haremos el Mes de la Ira en lugar del Mes del Orgullo.We're doing Wrath Month instead of Pride Month this year.This sentence is useful for showing a contrast between the term Mes del Orgullo and another phrase.Tatoeba #10091074 by manufrutos, translation #10077534 by shekitten
- El Mes del Orgullo es un momento para celebrar la diversidad y promover la igualdad.Pride Month is a time to celebrate diversity and promote equality.
- ¡Feliz Mes LGBT+! Vamos a festejar y apoyar a quienes luchan por la igualdad.Happy LGBT+ Month! Let's celebrate and support those who fight for equality.
- ¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! ¡Vamos a disfrutar y celebrar nuestra diversidad en grande!Happy Pride Month! Let's enjoy and celebrate our diversity in a big way!
- El Mes del Orgullo comienza en junio.Pride Month begins in June.
- Muchas ciudades celebran el Mes del Orgullo.Many cities celebrate Pride Month.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about upcoming city festivals.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿vas a ir al desfile del Mes del Orgullo?Daniel, are you going to the Pride Month parade?
- DanielSí, Lucía, iré con unos amigos.Yes, Lucía, I will go with some friends.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero ir.That's great! I want to go too.
- DanielEntonces vente con nosotros.Then come with us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pride month” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Orgullo, del, mes, orgullo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
