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How to Say "October" in Spanish

Learn to say 'October' in Spanish and impress your friends with your pronunciation.

octubre

ohk-TOO-brayneutral

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Use 'octubre' when referring to the month of October, whether it's for planning an event, discussing a past date, or talking about the weather. For example, 'Mi cumpleaños es en octubre' (My birthday is in October).

Alternatives

  • el mes de octubreUse this if you want to be extra clear you're talking about the month.

Ways to get it wrong

Confusing with 'octubre'

There isn't a common English word that sounds like 'octubre' but means something else, so this is mostly a pronunciation trap.

Pronouncing the 'c'

The 'c' in 'octubre' is silent; it's not pronounced like in 'collect'.

Frequently asked

how to say october in spanish

The most common way to say October in Spanish is 'octubre'. Remember to stress the second syllable: ohk-TOO-bray.

is octubre masculine or feminine

'Octubre' is a masculine noun in Spanish. You would say 'el octubre' if referring to it specifically, though it's often used without the article.

what date is october 31 in spanish

October 31st is 'el treinta y uno de octubre'. For Halloween, you might hear 'Noche de Brujas' or 'Día de las Brujas'.

What's the Spanish word for October?

The Spanish word for October is octubre.

How do you pronounce octubre?

The pronunciation of octubre is approximately 'ok-TOO-bray'.

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.