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How to Say "Months" in Spanish
Spanish for 'months', used in everyday conversation about time periods, dates, and durations.
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Use 'meses' when talking about a span of time, like 'I lived there for six months' (Viví allí por seis meses). It's also used when referring to specific months of the year.
Alternatives
- lunaresUsed specifically for lunar months, not general time periods.
- mensualThis is an adjective meaning 'monthly', not the noun 'months'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing with 'mess'
The English word 'mess' sounds similar but is unrelated; 'meses' means 'months'.
Incorrect plural
The singular is 'mes', so the plural is 'meses', not 'meses'.
Frequently asked
how to say 12 months in spanish
You would say 'doce meses'. 'Doce' means twelve and 'meses' means months.
spanish for last month
The phrase for 'last month' is 'el mes pasado'. 'Mes' is singular for month, and 'pasado' means past.
spanish for next month
To say 'next month', you would use 'el mes que viene' or 'el próximo mes'. Both are common and understood.
What is the word for months in Spanish?
The word for 'months' in Spanish is 'meses'. It is the plural form of 'mes', which means 'month'.
What's the difference between 'mes' and 'año'?
'Mes' means 'month' in Spanish, while 'año' means 'year'. So, 'meses' refers to months and 'años' refers to years.
What are the Spanish names for the months?
The Spanish names for the months are: enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo, junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre, and diciembre.
