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mayo

May

noun MAH-yoh Common

Usage Note

Mayo is the fifth month of the year. In Spanish, months are written in lowercase unless they begin a sentence. Mayo is also associated with the phrase el primero de mayo (International Workers' Day / May Day). In Spain the month shares its name with the plant el mayo (maypole) used in traditional festivals.

Examples

"Mi cumpleaños es en mayo."

Natural Translation

My birthday is in May.

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