mensual
Monthly.
Mensual refers to anything that happens or is due on a monthly basis.
Understand "mensual" at Your Level
Word in 30 Seconds
- Happening or occurring once every month.
- Used for recurring payments or scheduled events.
- Functions as a standard adjective for time intervals.
Summary
Mensual refers to anything that happens or is due on a monthly basis.
- Happening or occurring once every month.
- Used for recurring payments or scheduled events.
- Functions as a standard adjective for time intervals.
Use with nouns for recurring events
Always pair it with nouns related to time or money. It makes your Spanish sound natural and precise.
Do not confuse with mensualidad
Remember that 'mensual' is an adjective, while 'mensualidad' is the noun referring to the specific monthly payment amount.
Essential for financial literacy
In Spanish-speaking countries, understanding 'mensual' is crucial for reading utility bills and rental contracts.
Examples
4 of 4Recibo mi salario mensual los días treinta.
I receive my monthly salary on the 30th.
El informe mensual está listo para la revisión.
The monthly report is ready for review.
Tenemos una reunión mensual con amigos.
We have a monthly meeting with friends.
La revista académica publica un boletín mensual.
The academic journal publishes a monthly bulletin.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Month' inside 'Mensual'. Both start with the letter M and relate to the same calendar cycle.
Overview
'Mensual' es un adjetivo derivado del sustantivo 'mes'. Indica periodicidad, señalando que un evento sucede con una frecuencia de treinta días aproximadamente. Es fundamental en la vida cotidiana para organizar finanzas y agendas. 2) Usage Patterns: Se coloca generalmente después del sustantivo al que modifica (ej. 'pago mensual'). Al ser un adjetivo de una sola terminación, se usa igual para el género masculino y femenino, pero cambia en plural a 'mensuales'. 3) Common Contexts: Se utiliza frecuentemente en ámbitos financieros (salario, alquiler, suscripciones) y académicos o laborales (informes, reuniones). Es una palabra clave para entender la planificación de cualquier actividad recurrente. 4) Similar Words comparison: A diferencia de 'semanal' (cada siete días) o 'anual' (cada año), 'mensual' se circunscribe estrictamente al ciclo del mes calendario. No debe confundirse con 'mesino', que no existe, ni con 'mensualidad', que es el sustantivo derivado.
Usage Notes
Mensual is a neutral register word used in both professional and casual settings. It is the standard way to express monthly frequency. Avoid using it as a noun; use 'mensualidad' instead.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use 'mensual' as a noun. It is strictly an adjective. Also, ensure you do not add gender endings like 'mensuala', as the word remains the same for both genders.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Month' inside 'Mensual'. Both start with the letter M and relate to the same calendar cycle.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'mensis' meaning month. It evolved through Spanish to denote things happening within that cycle.
Cultural Context
In many Spanish-speaking countries, rent and utility payments are almost exclusively discussed using the term 'mensual' or 'mensualidad'. It is a cornerstone of adult financial vocabulary.
Examples
Recibo mi salario mensual los días treinta.
everydayI receive my monthly salary on the 30th.
El informe mensual está listo para la revisión.
formalThe monthly report is ready for review.
Tenemos una reunión mensual con amigos.
informalWe have a monthly meeting with friends.
La revista académica publica un boletín mensual.
academicThe academic journal publishes a monthly bulletin.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
cuota mensual
monthly installment
gasto mensual
monthly expense
salario mensual
monthly salary
Often Confused With
This is an adverb, not an adjective. Use it when describing how an action is performed, rather than describing a noun.
Grammar Patterns
Use with nouns for recurring events
Always pair it with nouns related to time or money. It makes your Spanish sound natural and precise.
Do not confuse with mensualidad
Remember that 'mensual' is an adjective, while 'mensualidad' is the noun referring to the specific monthly payment amount.
Essential for financial literacy
In Spanish-speaking countries, understanding 'mensual' is crucial for reading utility bills and rental contracts.
Test Yourself
Completa la oración con la palabra correcta.
Debo pagar mi suscripción ___ cada día primero.
Se requiere un adjetivo para modificar al sustantivo implícito o al contexto de frecuencia.
Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsEl plural es 'mensuales'. Se añade una 's' al final para concordar con sustantivos en plural.
Sí, tienen el mismo significado. 'Mensual' es la forma adjetiva más concisa y común en contextos formales e informales.
Absolutamente. 'Informe mensual' es una expresión muy común en el entorno laboral para referirse a reportes de actividades hechas en un mes.
No, 'mensual' es invariable en cuanto al género. Se dice 'el pago mensual' y 'la cuota mensual' sin cambiar la terminación.
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