abril

/aˈβɾiɣo/
nounBeginner
formal

The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

El mes de abril es mi favorito.

The month of April is my favorite.

Collocations

primero de abrilApril Fool's Day

Synonyms

Related Phrases

abril de 2024phrase
April 2024

💡Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

The Spanish pronunciation of 'abril' is /aˈβɾiɣo/, with a soft 'b' sound.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'aprilis', possibly derived from 'aperire', meaning 'to open', as April was considered a month when flowers and crops began to bloom.

📝Usage Notes

In Spain and many Latin American countries, April is a common month for various festivities and celebrations.

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