diciembre
“diciembre” means “December” in Spanish (The twelfth month of the year).
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Mi cumpleaños es en diciembre.
A1My birthday is in December.
Diciembre es el último mes del año.
A1December is the last month of the year.
Hace mucho frío en diciembre en el norte.
A2It is very cold in December in the north.
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This word comes from the Latin word *decem*, which means 'ten.' In the original Roman calendar, December was the tenth month of the year, even though it is the twelfth month today.
First recorded: Old Spanish records show usage dating back to the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'diciembre' in Spanish?
No. Unlike English, Spanish words for months, days of the week, and seasons are written in lowercase unless they appear at the very beginning of a sentence.
¿Es 'diciembre' masculino o femenino?
It is a masculine noun. While you usually just say 'diciembre,' if you need to use an article, you would use 'el' (el diciembre), just like all the other months.