Translation of Spanish word "año" to English
año
/ˈa.ɲo/
Meaning
NounA period of time akin to the time taken for the Earth to undergo a full cycle of seasons.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'año' is used to refer to a period of time equivalent to the Earth's annual cycle of seasons. It is often used in conjunction with other words to specify a particular year, such as 'año pasado' (last year) or 'año que viene' (next year). However, learners often confuse 'año' with 'edad' (age), which can lead to incorrect usage in sentences like 'Tengo 25 años' (I am 25 years old), where 'años' is the correct form to use with the adjective 'veinticinco'.
🇬🇧 English
year
Example
Este año ha sido muy interesante para mí.
This year has been very interesting for me.
Mi hermano tiene un año más que yo.
My brother is one year older than me.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- año escolar— school year
- año laboral— working year
- año electoral— election year
- año de crisis— year of crisis
- año de jubileo— jubilee year
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What does the Spanish word "año" mean?▼
The Spanish word "año" means "year" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Este año ha sido muy interesante para mí." (which translates as "This year has been very interesting for me.").
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