agosto
“agosto” means “August” in Spanish (The eighth month of the year).
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Mis vacaciones de verano son siempre en agosto.
A1My summer vacation is always in August.
Agosto es un mes muy caluroso en el sur de España.
A2August is a very hot month in Southern Spain.
La matrícula para el curso se abre el primero de agosto.
A2Registration for the course opens on the first of August.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'agosto'?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *Augustus*, which was the name given to the month in honor of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar. Before that, it was the sixth month, called *Sextilis*.
First recorded: Before 1200 AD in Spanish, derived from Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use 'el' (the) before 'agosto'?
Usually, no. If you are just stating the month, you don't need 'el': 'Viajo en agosto.' However, if you are talking about a specific August or qualifying the month with an adjective, you must use 'el': 'El agosto más caluroso de la historia.'