may.
“may.” means “May” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
May
Also: May.
📝 In Action
Mi cumpleaños es el 15 de may.
A1My birthday is on May 15th.
La reunión se cambió para el lun. 12 de may.
A1The meeting was changed to Monday, May 12th.
Vence en may. 2025.
A2It expires in May 2025.
Sr. / Senior
Also: Major
📝 In Action
Rodrigo Pérez (may.)
B1Rodrigo Pérez, Sr.
La pieza está en Do may.
B2The piece is in C major.
Se refiere al hermano may.
B1It refers to the older brother.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: may.
Question 1 of 3
What is 'may.' most commonly an abbreviation for in a calendar?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'Maius' (the month dedicated to the goddess Maia) and 'maior' (meaning 'larger' or 'greater').
First recorded: 12th century (in its full forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'may.' have a period at the end?
In Spanish, a period is used to signal that a word has been shortened. It's a required part of the abbreviation.
Can 'may.' mean capital letters?
Yes! In technical writing or editing, 'may.' can also be short for 'mayúscula,' which means 'capital letter.'
Is 'mayo' always abbreviated as 'may.'?
Not always. Because 'mayo' is already very short (only 4 letters), many people prefer to write the whole word. You mostly see 'may.' when space is very limited, like on a phone screen.