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maggio

May

noun MAHD-joh Common

Origin: Latin Maius, from Maia, a Roman goddess associated with spring growth

Usage Note

Maggio is the fifth month of the year. In Italian, months are NOT capitalized. The expression il primo maggio is Labour Day (May Day). Maggio is also associated with il mese di Maria (month of the Virgin Mary) in Catholic tradition. Do not confuse with maggiore (major, greater) despite similar spelling.

Examples

"Il mio compleanno è il tre maggio."

Natural Translation

My birthday is on the third of May.

Literal Translation

The my birthday is the three May.

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