mes
month
The Spanish word for 'month' is 'mes'. It is used in the same context as in English to denote a time period of approximately 30 days or one-twelfth of a year. For example, 'Un mes tiene 30 o 31 días' translates to 'A month has 30 or 31 days'. It's also used in expressions of time like 'el mes pasado' for 'last month' or 'el próximo mes' for 'next month'.
Example sentences using: mes
Enero es el primer mes del año
January is the first month of the year
This sentence is using 'mes' to refer to one of the 12 divisions of the calendar year, specifically January.
Este mes está lloviendo mucho
This month it's raining a lot
The sentence is expressing that within the current calendar month, there has been a lot of rain.
Mi cumpleaños es el próximo mes
My birthday is next month
The phrase uses 'mes' in reference to indicating when an event is going to occur - in this case, a birthday.
He estado trabajando todos los días este mes
I have been working everyday this month
This sentence uses 'mes' to express the time period over which an activity has been occurring, in this case, work.
Estoy visitando a mis padres el mes que viene
I'm visiting my parents next month
This sentence uses 'mes' in reference to a future time when an event will occur.
Voy a empezar el gimnasio el próximo mes
I'm going to start going to the gym next month
This sentence uses 'mes' to communicate a future intention or plan.
Hace un mes desde que nos vimos
It's been a month since we saw each other
This sentence uses 'mes' to specify the amount of time that has passed since an event occurred.
Vuelvo a la universidad en un mes
I return to university in a month
This sentence uses 'mes' to inform about when a future event is expected to occur, in this case, returning to university.
Los exámenes finales son en un mes
The final exams are in a month
This example uses 'mes' to specify when an upcoming event, final exams, will occur.
Ha pasado un mes desde su partida
It's been a month since his departure
This sentence uses 'mes' to reflect upon the amount of time that has passed since a particular event took place.