Classical Nahuatl

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From mētztli (month) +‎ Spanish mayo (May). Calque of Spanish mes de mayo (the month of May).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˌméːt͡s.t͡ɬi ˈmáː.joʔ]

Noun

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mētztli mayo (inanimate)

  1. May

Synonyms

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References

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  • Alonso de Molina (1571) Vocabulario en lengua castellana y mexicana y mexicana y castellana, Editorial Porrúa, pages 80v, 55v