Year in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'year' is 'año', pronounced AH-nyoh (IPA: /ˈaɲo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: años).
Pronunciation: AH-nyoh
| Spanish | año |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | AH-nyoh · /ˈaɲo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | años |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'año'
- Este año quiero aprender español.
This year I want to learn Spanish. - ¿Cuántos años tienes?
How old are you? - Mi hermana tiene veinte años.
My sister is twenty years old. - El año pasado viajamos a México y este año queremos conocer Colombia y Perú.
Last year we traveled to Mexico, and this year we want to visit Colombia and Peru.
Common Phrases with 'año'
- ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
Happy New Year! - tener ... años
to be ... years old - el año pasado
last year
How to Use 'año'
El año is masculine. Age uses tener, not ser: tengo treinta años (I am thirty — literally 'I have thirty years'). The ñ matters: año (year) vs. ano (anus) — always write and pronounce the ñ. 'Last year' is el año pasado; New Year is Año Nuevo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'year' in Spanish?
'Year' in Spanish is 'año', pronounced AH-nyoh.
How do you spell 'año'?
It is spelled a-ñ-o.
Is 'año' masculine or feminine?
'Año' is masculine: you say 'el año'.
What is the plural of 'año'?
The plural of 'año' is 'años'.
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