January in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'january' is 'enero', pronounced eh-NEH-roh (IPA: /eˈneɾo/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: eneros).
Pronunciation: eh-NEH-roh
| Spanish | enero |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | eh-NEH-roh · /eˈneɾo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | eneros |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'enero'
- Enero es el primer mes del año.
January is the first month of the year. - ¿Qué vas a hacer en enero?
What are you going to do in January? - Mi cumpleaños es el quince de enero.
My birthday is January fifteenth. - En enero hace mucho frío en España, pero en Argentina es pleno verano y la gente va a la playa.
In January it is very cold in Spain, but in Argentina it is the middle of summer and people go to the beach.
Common Phrases with 'enero'
- en enero
in January - el primero de enero
January 1st / New Year's Day - la cuesta de enero
the post-holiday financial squeeze (Spain)
How to Use 'enero'
Months are lowercase in Spanish: enero, not Enero. Use en for 'in January' (en enero) and de for dates: el cinco de enero (January 5th). Months are masculine and normally used without an article; the plural eneros exists but is rare.
Regional note: In Spain, January 6th (el día de Reyes, Three Kings' Day) is when many children receive their holiday gifts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'January' in Spanish is 'enero', pronounced eh-NEH-roh.
It is spelled e-n-e-r-o.
'Enero' is masculine: you say 'el enero'.
The plural of 'enero' is 'eneros'.
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