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How to Say "Last month" in Spanish
Say 'el mes pasado' for 'last month' in Spanish. Easy and common for everyday talk.
el mes pasado
el mes pah-SAH-dohneutral
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Use this phrase when referring to events or actions that happened during the previous calendar month. For example, 'Viajé a México el mes pasado' (I traveled to Mexico last month).
Alternatives
- el mes anteriorSlightly more formal, often used in writing or official contexts.
- el mes últimoLess common for 'last month' and can sometimes mean 'the final month' of a period.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'pasado' with 'past'
'Pasado' here means 'past' or 'gone by,' not the English verb 'to past'.
Using 'ayer' or 'mañana'
'Ayer' means 'yesterday' and 'mañana' means 'tomorrow,' so don't mix them up with 'last month'.
A small cultural note
Spanish speakers often use specific time references like 'el mes pasado' rather than just 'last.' It's a direct and clear way to pinpoint when something occurred.
Frequently asked
how to say last month in spanish
The most common way to say 'last month' in Spanish is 'el mes pasado.' This phrase is widely understood across Latin America and Spain.
el mes pasado vs el mes anterior
'El mes pasado' is the most common and neutral term for 'last month.' 'El mes anterior' is a bit more formal and can sometimes refer to the month preceding another specific month.
when did you go last month spanish
You would say '¿Cuándo fuiste el mes pasado?' to ask 'When did you go last month?' Remember to use 'el mes pasado' for 'last month'.
