How to Say ‘May fifth’ in Mexican Spanish
Cinco de mayo
SEEN-ko de MA-yo
[SEEN-ko de MA-yo]
💬 Usage Tip: Often misinterpreted, ‘Cinco de Mayo’ should refer back to its correct historical roots.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: More celebrated in the US, many in Mexico see May 5 as another regular day.
Phrase Breakdown
Cinco
[SEEN-ko]
five
The number after four and before six.
Cinco personas vinieron a la fiesta.
Five people came to the party.
de
[de]
of
Expresses relationships between elements.
El cinco de cada mes.
The fifth of each month.
mayo
[MA-yo]
May
The fifth month of the year.
El cinco de mayo se celebra en México.
The fifth of May is celebrated in Mexico.
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