Translation of Spanish word "el año" to English
el año
/el 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
El año ('year') is masculine. Note the letter ñ (tilde). Año bisiesto — Leap year.
🇬🇧 English
year
Example
El año tiene doce meses.
The year has twelve months.
Feliz año nuevo.
Happy new year.
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Common phrases
- año nuevo— New Year
- el año que viene— next year
- hace un año— a year ago
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What does the Spanish word "el año" mean?▼
The Spanish word "el año" means "year" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El año tiene doce meses." (which translates as "The year has twelve months.").
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