enero
“enero” means “January” in Spanish (The first month of the calendar year).
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Mi cumpleaños es en enero.
A1My birthday is in January.
El año nuevo empieza en enero.
A1The new year starts in January.
Normalmente hace mucho frío durante el mes de enero.
A2It is usually very cold during the month of January.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'enero' according to typical Spanish grammar rules?
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *Ianuarius*, which means 'month of Janus.' Janus was the Roman god of beginnings, transitions, time, and gates, making him the perfect figure to name the first month of the year.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'el' before 'enero'?
Usually, no. When stating a date (like 'el 1 de enero') or saying something happens 'in January' ('en enero'), you skip 'el.' You would only use 'el' if you were modifying the month, like 'el frío enero' (the cold January).
Is 'enero' masculine or feminine?
'Enero' is masculine. Although we usually don't use the article 'el' right before it, if you had to use one, it would be 'el' (the masculine form).