Febrer (en. February)

/feˈbɾeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Second month of the year with 28 days in common years and 29 in leap years.
The month of February is known for being the shortest month of the year.
El mes de febrero es conocido por ser el mes más corto del año.
Period when carnival is usually celebrated in many countries.
The February carnival attracts thousands of tourists.
El carnaval de febrero atrae a miles de turistas.
Month associated with love, especially for Valentine's Day.
In February, many couples celebrate Valentine's Day.
En febrero, muchas parejas celebran el Día de San Valentín.

Etymology

From Latin 'februarius', which derives from 'februa', a purification festival.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Crazy February, a little March
A proverb suggesting that February has variable weather that often extends into March.
febrero loco, marzo otro poco
In February, even the river
An expression indicating that rains often occur in February, raising water levels.
en febrero, hasta el río

Related Words

leap year
Year that has an additional day in February, totaling 366 days.
bisiesto
carnival
Celebrations that take place before Lent, often associated with parades and costumes.
carnaval

Slang Meanings

February of love
They say February is the month of love because that's when Valentine's Day is celebrated.
Dicen que febrero es el mes del amor porque es cuando se celebra San Valentín.
Spicy February
In February, many parties and events take place; it's a spicy month.
En febrero se realizan muchas fiestas y eventos, es un mes picante.