How to Say ‘May fifth’ in Spain Spanish
Cinco de mayo
SEEN-ko de MA-yo
[SEEN-ko de MA-yo]
💬 Usage Tip: Known worldwide thanks to cultural celebrations.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Although popularized as Mexican Independence Day in other countries, in Spain it's a typical spring day.
Phrase Breakdown
Cinco
[SEEN-ko]
five
The number equivalent to the sum of four plus one.
Tienes cinco minutos para terminar.
You have five minutes to finish.
de
[de]
of
Expresses the relationship between a part and a whole.
Un plato de pasta.
A plate of pasta.
mayo
[MA-yo]
May
The fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Cinco de mayo se celebra en México.
The fifth of May is celebrated in Mexico.
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