octubre
“octubre” means “October” in Spanish (The tenth month of the year).
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Mi cumpleaños es en octubre.
A1My birthday is in October.
El día de la Hispanidad se celebra el 12 de octubre.
A2Hispanic Day is celebrated on October 12th.
Las temperaturas suelen bajar drásticamente a finales de octubre.
B1Temperatures usually drop drastically towards the end of October.
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The word 'octubre' comes from the Latin word 'octo,' meaning 'eight.' In the original Roman calendar, this month was the eighth month of the year. When January and February were added later, 'octubre' shifted to become the tenth month, but it kept its original name.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish texts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'octubre' the tenth month if its name means 'eight'?
The Roman calendar originally began in March, making 'octubre' the eighth month. When January and February were added to the beginning of the year, 'octubre' became the tenth month, but the name stuck!
Do I need to use 'el' (the) before 'octubre'?
Usually, no. If you are just talking about the month in general, you say 'en octubre' (in October). You only need 'el' if you are specifying a date, like 'el 12 de octubre' (October 12th).