Year in Spanish 🇪🇸

Origin

Derived from Latin “annus” (year)

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Pronounced like “on, yo”

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ano info.

Tips to remember the word ‘ano’:
1. Visualize the shape: Picture the letter ‘o’ resembling the opening of the ****.
2. Rhyme it: Associate ‘ano’ with words that rhyme to make it easier to recall.
3. Use mnemonics: Create a memorable phrase or image that connects to the word ‘ano’.

Explanations:
‘Ano’ is a Spanish noun that refers to the ****, which is the external opening of the ******. It is a direct translation of the English term ‘****’. The word ‘ano’ is used in both formal and informal contexts.

Other words that mean the same thing:
1. Culito: This is a diminutive form of culo, which also means ****.
2. Trasero: It can refer to the buttocks in a general sense but is sometimes used to refer to the **** as well.

Alternate meanings like slang:
In some Spanish-speaking countries, ‘ano’ is used as a vulgar slang term similar to the English slang word ‘*******’. However, this usage is considered highly offensive and disrespectful.

Examples of sentences using ‘ano’:
1. Me duele el ano después de la cirugía. (My **** hurts after the surgery.)
2. Es importante mantener una buena higiene en el ano. (It is important to maintain good hygiene in the ****.)
3. ¡No digas eso, es un insulto al ano! (Don’t say that, it’s an insult to the ****!)

Summary:
‘Ano’ is a Spanish noun that translates to ‘****’ in English. It is a straightforward term used in both formal and informal contexts. Other words that can be used interchangeably include ‘culito’ and ‘trasero’. However, it is important to note that ‘ano’ can also be used as a vulgar slang term, which should be avoided.

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año info.

Tips to remember the word “año”:
– Associate “año” with “annual” since both relate to a year.
– Think of “año nuevo” which means “New Year” in Spanish, a phrase you likely hear around the turn of the year.

Explanations:
– “Año” in Spanish refers to the period of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year) that it takes the Earth to orbit the sun.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Ejercicio” can sometimes be used in a similar sense, often relating to a fiscal or school year, for example, “ejercicio fiscal” (fiscal year).

Alternate meanings/slang:
– “Año” is not commonly used as slang, and it retains its primary meaning of a calendar year in most contexts.

Examples of sentences using “año”:
– Este año ha sido muy diferente. (This year has been very different.)
– ¿Cuántos años tienes? (How old are you?)
– El año próximo vamos a viajar a España. (Next year we are going to travel to Spain.)
– Durante el año escolar, los estudiantes trabajan mucho. (During the school year, the students work a lot.)
– Hace diez años que no nos vemos. (It’s been ten years since we last saw each other.)

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