Noun
/ˈfɛb.ruː.ɛr.i/
February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically lasting 28 days, or 29 days in a leap year. It is commonly associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere. The word “February” is often used in both oral speech and written contexts, appearing frequently in discussions about time, scheduling, events (such as Valentine's Day), and seasons.
February is the shortest month of the year.
Translation: February es el mes más corto del año.
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to it.
Translation: Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias.
We usually have a family reunion every February.
Translation: Normalmente tenemos una reunión familiar cada febrero.
While "February" does not have many idiomatic expressions directly linked to it, it is often associated with seasonal references and specific events. Below are a few common phrases that incorporate the month:
"February blues" refers to the feeling of sadness or depression that some people experience in the cold, dreary month.
Translation: "La tristeza de febrero" se refiere a la sensación de tristeza o depresión que algunas personas experimentan en el frío y sombrío mes.
"Leap Year Baby" describes someone born on February 29, which only occurs in leap years.
Translation: "Bebé de año bisiesto" describe a alguien nacido el 29 de febrero, que solo ocurre en años bisiestos.
"Valentine’s in February" highlights the celebration of love and affection on February 14.
Translation: "El día de San Valentín en febrero" destaca la celebración del amor y la afecto el 14 de febrero.
The name "February" comes from the Latin word "februarius," which is derived from "februa," meaning "purifications." The month was named after the Roman festival of purification, Februa, which was celebrated on the 15th day of this month.
Synonyms: None, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific month.
Antonyms: None, as it defines a specific time. However, other months could be considered in a broader context, like "January" or "March."