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"January" in Spanish: enero
enero
January in Spanish is enero. It is masculine: el mes de enero. Keep enero lowercase in normal writing.
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How to pronounce enero
Say it
eh-NEH-roh
/eˈne.ɾo/
eh-NEH-roh. Stress NEH. Soft final roh.
"January" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| enero | January Month name; usually lowercase. | Month name; usually lowercase. |
| en enero | in January Plans. | Plans. |
| 15 de enero | January 15 Date format. | Date format. |
| a principios de enero | at the beginning of January Vague timing. | Vague timing. |
| el mes de enero | the month of January Formal or clear talk. | Formal or clear talk. |
How to use enero in real life
- 1Travel
Viajo en enero.
I travel in January.
En enero.
- 2Date
Mi cumpleaños es el 3 de enero.
My birthday is January 3.
De enero.
- 3Work
Empezamos el proyecto en enero.
We start the project in January.
Enero lowercase.
Mistakes English speakers make with enero
Incorrect: Viajo en Enero.
Correct: Viajo en enero.
Write enero in lowercase.
Incorrect: El 15 enero.
Correct: El 15 de enero.
Dates need de: 15 de enero.
Good to know
Spanish months stay lowercase. Enero is midsummer vacation time in much of the Southern Cone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a trip
ChatPal
¿Viajamos en enero?
Shall we travel in January?
You
Sí, a mediados de enero.
Yes, mid-January.
ChatPal
¿La primera semana?
The first week?
You
Mejor la segunda de enero.
Better the second week of January.
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FAQ
Common questions about "January" in Spanish
Is enero masculine?
Yes: el mes de enero.
Do I capitalize enero?
No, unless it starts the sentence.
How do I write the date?
15 de enero.
How do you say in January?
En enero.
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