📝 In Action
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?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
All months in Spanish are masculine, so if you use an article, it must be 'el' (e.g., 'el mayo de 2024').
Capitalization
Unlike English, months in Spanish are generally written in lowercase ('mayo') unless they start a sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Unnecessary Article
Mistake: "Mi cumpleaños es en el mayo."
Correction: Mi cumpleaños es en mayo. (You usually skip 'el' when just talking about the month generally.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Dates
You must use the word 'de' (of) to connect the day and the month: 'el diez de mayo' (May tenth).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mayo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'mayo'?
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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).