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/ˈmes/

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Translation

month

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Word origin

From Latin mensis ('month'). Related to the Indo-European root for moon, reflecting the lunar month.

Origin
Latin
Root
mensis
English cognates
menstrual, semester, trimester

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmeses

Examples

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Next month we will begin the works on the house.

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It has been a month since she heard anything from her family.

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He receives his salary at the end of each month without fail.

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The winter months feel very long to me.

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We have been waiting three months for an answer from the bank.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 10: mes, comprar, quizá and 7 more words.