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"Month" in Spanish: mes
el mes
Month in Spanish is el mes. It is masculine: el mes. Este mes means this month. Month names stay lowercase.
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How to pronounce mes
Say it
mehs
/mes/
mehs. Short e. Soft final s. One clear syllable.
"Month" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el mes | the month A calendar month. | A calendar month. |
| este mes | this month The current month. | The current month. |
| el mes pasado | last month The previous month. | The previous month. |
| el mes que viene | next month Also el próximo mes. | Also el próximo mes. |
| al mes | per month Rent or pay al mes. | Rent or pay al mes. |
How to use mes in real life
- 1Rent
Pago mil pesos al mes.
I pay a thousand pesos a month.
Al mes means per month.
- 2Plans
Este mes viajo a Lima.
This month I travel to Lima.
Este mes for the current month.
- 3Looking back
El mes pasado llovió mucho.
Last month it rained a lot.
Mes pasado is last month.
Mistakes English speakers make with mes
Incorrect: La mes es corto.
Correct: El mes es corto.
Mes is masculine: el mes.
Incorrect: El Mes de Enero es frío.
Correct: El mes de enero es frío.
Keep mes and month names lowercase.
Good to know
Good to knowWrite enero, febrero, marzo in lowercase. Bills often show pago al mes for monthly fees.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about rent
ChatPal
¿Cuánto pagas al mes?
How much do you pay per month?
You
Ocho mil al mes.
Eight thousand a month.
ChatPal
¿Sube el mes que viene?
Does it go up next month?
You
No. Este mes queda igual.
No. This month it stays the same.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Month" in Spanish
Is mes masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el mes, un mes.
Are month names capitalized?
No. Write enero, febrero in lowercase.
How do I say last month?
El mes pasado.
How do I say per month?
Al mes.
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