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"May" in Spanish: mayo
mayo
May in Spanish is mayo. It is masculine: el mes de mayo. Keep mayo lowercase in normal writing.
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How to pronounce mayo
Say it
MAH-yoh
/ˈma.ʝo/
MAH-yoh. Stress MAH. Soft final yoh.
"May" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mayo | May Month name; usually lowercase. | Month name; usually lowercase. |
| en mayo | in May Plans. | Plans. |
| 5 de mayo | May 5 Date; also a Mexican holiday. | Date; also a Mexican holiday. |
| a principios de mayo | at the beginning of May Vague timing. | Vague timing. |
| el mes de mayo | the month of May Formal or clear talk. | Formal or clear talk. |
How to use mayo in real life
- 1Plans
Me gradúo en mayo.
I graduate in May.
En mayo.
- 2Holiday
Celebramos el 5 de mayo.
We celebrate May 5.
De mayo.
- 3Weather
En mayo hace buen clima aquí.
In May the weather is nice here.
Mayo lowercase.
Mistakes English speakers make with mayo
Incorrect: Viajo en Mayo.
Correct: Viajo en mayo.
Write mayo in lowercase.
Incorrect: El 5 mayo.
Correct: El 5 de mayo.
Dates need de: 5 de mayo.
Good to know
Good to knowSpanish months stay lowercase. El 5 de mayo is a Mexican battle anniversary, not Mexico's Independence Day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a May visit
ChatPal
¿Vienes en mayo?
Are you coming in May?
You
Sí, a principios de mayo.
Yes, early May.
ChatPal
¿Alcanzas el 5 de mayo?
Will you make May 5?
You
Ese mayo sí.
That May, yes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "May" in Spanish
Is mayo masculine?
Yes: el mes de mayo.
Do I capitalize mayo?
No, unless it starts the sentence.
How do I write May 5?
5 de mayo.
How do you say in May?
En mayo.
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