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Translation

May

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Word origin

From Latin Maius, the month named after Maia, a Roman goddess of growth. The same root gives English 'May'.

Origin
Latin
Root
Maius
English cognates
May

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmayos

Examples

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My birthday is the tenth of May.

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In May the countryside fills with flowers.

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Classes finish at the end of May.

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We got married on a Sunday in May.

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The good weather begins in May!

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mayo: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 3: mayo, griego, huésped and 7 more words.