septiembre
/sebˈtjembɾe/masculine
The Spanish word for September is septiembre. It is also spelled setiembre.
Meaning: ninth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| septiembre | /sebˈtjembɾe/ | masculine |
| setiembre | /seˈtjembɾe/ | Costa Rica, Peru, Uruguay, masculine, alternative form |
septiembre is the name of the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar. It is a masculine noun.
Which one should you use?
septiembre is the standard form, while setiembre is an alternative spelling used in Costa Rica, Peru and Uruguay.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, people typically use Septiembre both formally and informally. The spelling setiembre is common in Costa Rica, Peru and Uruguay.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'in September', use the preposition en before the month, such as in en septiembre.
How do you pronounce it?
/sebˈtjembɾe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not capitalize the month in Spanish unless it is the first word of a sentence. Unlike English, months are generally written in lowercase.
Did you know?
- The root of septiembre comes from the Latin word septem meaning 'seven', because it was the seventh month of the original Roman calendar.
- The word septiembre shares its linguistic root with the English word 'septuplets', as both derive from the Latin number for seven.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, septiembre is associated with 'Fiestas Patrias' or independence celebrations, particularly in Mexico and Central America.
Examples in context
- En septiembre operarían a Tom.Tom was going to have surgery in September.This example shows how to use septiembre when referring to a scheduled event.Tatoeba #4631950 by lawka, translation #4630184 by Amastan
- El otoño empieza en septiembre.Fall starts in September.This sentence uses septiembre to denote the start of a season.Tatoeba #9736897 by Shishir, translation #9736987 by DJ_Saidez
- La escuela reanuda en septiembre.School reopens in September.This example shows how to use septiembre when discussing a schedule.Tatoeba #9432228 by ignacio, translation #21527 by CK
- La reunión se llevará a cabo el 10 de septiembre.The meeting will take place on September 10th.
- Vamos a organizar una fiesta el 30 de setiembre.We are going to throw a party on September 30th.
- Nos vemos el 20 de setiembre.See you on September 20th.
- Vamos a viajar a Colombia en septiembre.We are going to travel to Colombia in September.
- ¿Qué vas a hacer en septiembre?What are you going to do in September?
- Voy a empezar la universidad en septiembre.I am going to start university in September.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their travel plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a viajar en septiembre?Are you going to travel in September?
- MaríaNo, prefiero ir en agosto.No, I prefer to go in August.
- DanielEntiendo, pero septiembre es más barato.I understand, but September is cheaper.
- MaríaEs cierto, lo voy a pensar.That's true, I will think about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “September” translations and entries septiembre, setiembre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
