Mai (en. May)

mai

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
The month of May is known for the arrival of spring.
El mes de mai es conocido por la llegada de la primavera.
Time when various festivities are celebrated in several countries.
Many local festivities are celebrated in May.
En mai se celebran muchas festividades locales.

Etymology

From Latin 'Maius', dedicated to the goddess Maia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In May, a thousand flowers
Refers to the fact that many plants bloom in May.
En mai, flores mil
Month of May
Refers to the fifth month of the year.
Mes de mai

Related Words

mayo
Fifth month of the year.
mayo
spring
Season of the year between winter and summer.
primavera

Slang Meanings

Expression that denotes displeasure about something.
It seems to me a mai that they don't arrive on time.
Me parece un mai que no lleguen a tiempo.
Term used in some countries to refer to someone who is bored.
That guy is being a mai at the party.
Ese chico está haciendo mai en la fiesta.