mayo
“mayo” means “May” in Spanish (the fifth month of the calendar year).
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Viajamos a la playa en mayo, cuando hace buen tiempo.
A1We travel to the beach in May, when the weather is good.
El 1 de mayo es el Día del Trabajo en muchos países.
A2May 1st is Labor Day in many countries.
¿Qué planes tienes para el mes de mayo?
A1What plans do you have for the month of May?
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *Maius*, which was the name for the month dedicated to the Roman goddess Maia, who represented spring and growth.
First recorded: Pre-10th century (as part of Vulgar Latin evolution)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'mayo'?
No, Spanish only capitalizes months if they begin a sentence or are part of a proper name (like 'Día de Mayo'). Otherwise, keep it lowercase: 'mayo'.
Is 'mayo' masculine or feminine?
'Mayo' is masculine, just like all the other months of the year in Spanish. You would say 'el mayo pasado' (last May).