Octubre (en. October)
/okˈtu.βɾe/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
October is known for its autumn weather.
Octubre es conocido por su clima otoñal.
Time when Halloween occurs in many countries.
In October, we decorate the house for Halloween.
En octubre, decoramos la casa para Halloween.
Month associated with the harvest in many cultures.
October festivities celebrate the autumn harvest.
Las festividades de octubre celebran la cosecha de otoño.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'octo', which means eight, as it was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
Common Phrases and Expressions
October wind
It refers to the strong winds that usually occur in October.
viento de octubre
Red October
It is used to describe transformative or revolutionary situations.
octubre rojo
October in bloom
Expression that indicates the start of activities in autumn.
octubre en flor
Related Words
Autumn
Season of the year that follows summer and precedes winter.
otoño
Pumpkin
Fruit associated with Halloween and the month of October.
calabaza
Harvest
Collection of fruits that often occurs in October.
cosecha
Slang Meanings
Month of witches.
In October, everyone prepares for the month of witches.
En octubre, todo el mundo se prepara para el mes de las brujas.
Month of the dead.
With the arrival of October, people start talking about the month of the dead.
Con la llegada de octubre, se empieza a hablar del mes de los muertos.