May in Spanish
May in Spanish is mayo, espino, marzoleto — May means used to say that something is possible or might happen.
May in Spanish
mayo
The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.
espino
The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
marzoleto
The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
poder
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]
poder ser
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
quizás
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
tal vez
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly. [from 13th c.]
que
(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
ojalá que
(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
What does "May" mean?
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verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
"It may rain later, so bring an umbrella."
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verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
"May I borrow your pen for a moment?"
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verb Used to express a wish or hope.
"May you both have a long and happy life together."
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name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.
"Their wedding is set for the second Saturday in May."
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May in a sentence
- It may rain later, so bring an umbrella.
- She may already know about the surprise party.
- May I borrow your pen for a moment?
- You may leave the table once you have finished your dinner.
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What is "May" in Spanish?
"May" in Spanish is mayo, espino, marzoleto. May means: Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
How do you use "May" in a sentence?
Example: "It may rain later, so bring an umbrella." In Spanish, "May" is mayo, espino, marzoleto.
Are there other ways to say "May" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "May": mayo, espino, marzoleto, poder, poder ser, quizás.
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