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maggio

/ˈmad.d͡ʒo/noun · masculineA1
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Meaning

May

In a sentence

A maggio andiamo sempre al mare per un weekend.

In May we always go to the seaside for a weekend.

Sei nato a maggio o a giugno?

Were you born in May or in June?

Maggio è un mese molto bello.

May is a very beautiful month.

Word forms (1)
WordWord forms
maggiomasculine · singular

Usage notes

  • Use 'maggio' for the month; 'fioritura' is the general term for 'bloom' (e.g., flowers).
  • In the sense of 'prime of life,' it’s literary/poetic; 'giovinezza' or 'maturità' are more common.
  • Always masculine: 'il maggio,' never 'la maggio.' No plural form for the month.
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