Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Año: year
año
Pronunciation: AH-nyoh (stress the capital letters)
Año means “year” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: year
- How to say it: AH-nyoh
- Gender: el año
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “año” means and how to use it
Año means “year.” The ñ makes a “ny” sound, as in “canyon.” The page URL uses “ano-year” on purpose, so that it does not mix with another Spanish word.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el año (masculine)
- Plural: los años
Examples with audio
- Tengo treinta años.I am thirty years old.
- El año pasado viajé a Perú.Last year I traveled to Peru.
- Feliz año nuevo.Happy new year.
Usage tip
Spanish uses “tener años” to give your age: tengo veinte años. The plural “años” appears in “cumpleaños” (birthday), which means “completed years.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “year” in Spanish?
“year” in Spanish is “año.” It is pronounced AH-nyoh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “año”?
Say AH-nyoh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “año” masculine or feminine?
Año is masculine: “el año.” The plural is “años.”
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