Enero (en. January)

/eˈneɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The first month of the year, which has 31 days.
January is known for being the month in which New Year's resolutions are celebrated.
El enero es conocido por ser el mes en el que se celebran las resoluciones de Año Nuevo.
Month that marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere.
In January, temperatures are often very cold.
En enero, las temperaturas a menudo son muy frías.
Month associated with planning and new beginnings.
Many people set goals in January for the new year.
Muchas personas establecen objetivos en enero para el nuevo año.

Etymology

From Latin 'Ianuarius', which means 'belonging to Janus', the Roman god of beginnings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cold January, mild January
Expression referring to the climatic variations of January.
enero frío, enero templado
January and December
Referring to events that occur at the end and the beginning of the year.
enero y diciembre

Related Words

month
Period of time of approximately 30 or 31 days.
mes
year
Period of 12 months that follows the calendar.
año
resolutions
Decisions or promises to improve or change something.
resoluciones

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a beginning.
January is a good month for a new beginning.
Enero es un buen mes para un nuevo comienzo.
Month in which economic 'slopes' are discussed after the holidays.
In January, many mention the 'January slope' due to holiday expenses.
En enero, muchos mencionan la 'cuesta de enero' debido a los gastos navideños.