🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Maio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Maio

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
May/meɪ/
nounverbCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Maio é um mês bonito."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The fifth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically associated with spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

    "May is known for its blooming flowers and warmer weather."
  2. 2

    A time or period of growth or development.

    "The garden flourished in May, showcasing vibrant colors."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'May' originates from the Latin 'Maius', named after the Greek goddess Maia, who was associated with growth and fertility. The term has evolved through Old French and Middle English, maintaining its association with the spring season and the fifth month of the year.

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