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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.
💡 Grammar Points
No Capitalization
Unlike English, Spanish month names like 'enero' are usually written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
Using Prepositions
To say something happens 'in January,' use the preposition 'en' (e.g., 'Vamos en enero').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Unnecessary Capitalization
Mistake: "Voy a viajar en Enero."
Correction: Voy a viajar en enero. (Months are typically lowercase.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Omitting the Article
When stating a specific date or time, we usually skip the word 'el' (the): 'Llego el 5 de enero,' not 'el enero.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enero
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'enero' according to typical Spanish grammar rules?
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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).