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abril

ah-BREELaˈβɾil

abril means April in Spanish (The fourth month of the year).

April

NounmA1
A bright red tulip fully bloomed in vibrant green grass, catching gentle blue raindrops.

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Mi cumpleaños es en abril.

A1

My birthday is in April.

El próximo mes es abril, ¿verdad?

A1

Next month is April, right?

Abril es un mes con mucha lluvia en mi ciudad.

A2

April is a month with a lot of rain in my city.

Tuvimos que posponer la reunión hasta finales de abril.

B1

We had to postpone the meeting until the end of April.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • el mes de abrilthe month of April
  • a principios de abrilat the beginning of April

Idioms & Expressions

  • En abril, aguas mil.April showers bring May flowers (literally: In April, a thousand waters).

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "abril" in Spanish:

april

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Quick Quiz: abril

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Which sentence correctly uses 'abril' in Spanish?

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📚 Etymology

The word comes directly from the Latin word *Aprīlis*. It is thought to be related to the verb *aperire*, meaning 'to open,' perhaps referring to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees during spring.

First recorded: Before the 10th century (in Old Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: AprilPortuguese: abrilFrench: avril

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Se escribe 'Abril' con mayúscula?

No, en español, los nombres de los meses (como 'abril') se escriben casi siempre con minúscula, a menos que sea la primera palabra de una oración.

Is 'abril' masculine or feminine?

'Abril' is a masculine noun. Even though it ends in 'l,' you would always refer to it using masculine articles or adjectives, such as 'el abril pasado' (last April).