2.1.2

Dates

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Giving the Date

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Basic structure

  • The day comes first in Spanish dates.
  • The format is:
    • day + de + month + de + year
  • The months are always in lowercase.
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Days of the month

  • The days are from 1 to 31.
  • Use cardinal numbers for the days (uno, dos, tres, etc.).
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Months

  • Spanish months are:
    • enero, febrero, marzo, abril, mayo
    • junio, julio, agosto, septiembre, octubre, noviembre, diciembre
  • Months begin with a lowercase letter.
  • Remember to use de before and after the month when saying dates.
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Years

  • Always put 'de' before the year.
  • Say the year as a whole number.
  • Use cardinal numbers for years (dos mil veinticuatro).
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Examples

  • El examen es el tres de abril de dos mil veinticuatro.
    • The exam is on 3rd April 2024.
  • La Navidad es el veinticinco de diciembre.
    • Christmas is on 25th December.

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