Septiembre (en. September)

/sep.tjemˈbɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
September is the month that follows August and precedes October.
School starts in September.
El colegio empieza en septiembre.
Various festivities are celebrated in this month.
In September, Mexico's independence is celebrated.
En septiembre se celebra la independencia de México.
September is a month considered a transition between summer and autumn in the northern hemisphere.
Temperatures begin to drop in September.
Las temperaturas comienzan a bajar en septiembre.

Etymology

From the Latin 'september', which means the seventh month, as it was the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

School September
Reference to the start of the school year, which usually occurs in September.
septiembre escolar
Hot September
It refers to a time of year with still high temperatures.
septiembre caliente
September fall
Description of the change of colors in nature that occurs in this month.
caída de septiembre

Related Words

Autumn
Season that begins in September in the northern hemisphere.
otoño
Calendar
System for organizing days, months, and years.
calendario

Slang Meanings

September is the month of rains.
This September comes with many storms.
Este septiembre viene con muchas tormentas.
September is considered the month of enrollments.
In September, everyone rushes to enroll in courses.
En septiembre, todos se apuran por inscribirse en los cursos.