Agosto (en. August)

/aˈɣos.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A period of thirty-one days that begins after July.
The month of August is very hot in many regions.
El mes de agosto es muy caluroso en muchas regiones.
Month associated with summer vacations in the Northern Hemisphere.
Many families travel in August for school holidays.
Muchas familias viajan en agosto por las vacaciones escolares.
Month where local festivities are celebrated in various cultures.
August is famous for carnival in many cities.
Agosto es famoso por el carnaval en muchas ciudades.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'Augustus', which refers to the Roman emperor Augustus.

Common Phrases and Expressions

August is the new January
It indicates that August has become an important month for new beginnings.
agosto es el nuevo enero
In August, everyone is crazy
It expresses that in August people take more risks.
en agosto, todo locos

Related Words

summer
The season of the year that spans from June to September in the Northern Hemisphere.
verano
vacation
A period of free time when work or school activities are interrupted.
vacaciones

Slang Meanings

August as a vacation month
In August, everyone is on vacation.
En agosto todo el mundo está de vacaciones.
August as a time of extreme heat
This August has been the hottest I remember.
Este agosto ha sido el más caluroso que recuerdo.