Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Mes: month
mes
Pronunciation: mehs (stress the capital letters)
Mes means “month” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: month
- How to say it: mehs
- Gender: el mes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mes” means and how to use it
Mes means “month.” The plural is “meses.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: el mes (masculine)
- Plural: los meses
Examples with audio
- Pago el alquiler cada mes.I pay the rent each month.
- Nací en el mes de mayo.I was born in the month of May.
- Viajo a Chile el próximo mes.I am traveling to Chile next month.
Usage tip
The days of the week and months are not capitalized in Spanish: lunes, enero. “Este mes” means “this month,” and “el mes pasado” means “last month.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “month” in Spanish?
“month” in Spanish is “mes.” It is pronounced mehs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mes”?
Say mehs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “mes” masculine or feminine?
Mes is masculine: “el mes.” The plural is “meses.”
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