marzo
“marzo” means “March” in Spanish (The third month of the calendar year).
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Mi hermana mayor nació en marzo.
A1My older sister was born in March.
Las clases terminan a finales de marzo.
A2Classes end toward the end of March.
En el hemisferio norte, marzo marca el inicio de la primavera.
B1In the northern hemisphere, March marks the beginning of spring.
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *Martius*, meaning 'Mars' month.' It was named after Mars, the Roman god of war, who was also associated with agriculture and the start of the planting season.
First recorded: Old Spanish records (circa 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'el' before 'marzo'?
Generally, no, unless you are specifying a date. You would say 'en marzo' (in March). You only add 'el' when giving a specific day, like 'el cinco de marzo' (March fifth).
How is 'marzo' related to the planet Mars?
They share the same root! Both words come from the name of the Roman god Mars (*Martius*). The month of March was originally the first month of the Roman calendar.