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How to Say "January" in Spanish
Spanish for January, the first month of the year. Use it when talking about dates and seasons.
enero
eh-NEH-rohneutral
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Use 'enero' when you need to refer to the month of January. For example, 'Mi cumpleaños es en enero' (My birthday is in January) or 'Hace frío en enero' (It's cold in January).
Alternatives
- el mes de eneroUse this if you want to emphasize that you're talking about the month itself.
Ways to get it wrong
Don't say 'Enero' with a capital E
Months of the year are not capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence.
Pronounce the 'j' sound correctly
The 'j' in 'enero' is silent; it's pronounced like an 'h' in English.
Frequently asked
how to say january in spanish
The most common way to say January in Spanish is 'enero'. Remember to keep it lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
what is the spanish word for january birthday
If your birthday is in January, you would say 'Mi cumpleaños es en enero'. 'Enero' is the Spanish word for January.
spanish months capitalization rules
In Spanish, the names of months, days of the week, and languages are not capitalized. They are treated like common nouns.
What is the Spanish word for January?
The Spanish word for January is enero. It is pronounced EH-neh-roh.
What month is Ene?
Ene is the abbreviation for enero, which is the Spanish word for January.
How do you say January in Mexico?
In Mexico, as in all Spanish-speaking countries, January is said as enero. The pronunciation is the same.
What are the 12 months in Spanish?
The 12 months in Spanish are: enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre, and diciembre.
