Spanish Conversation · Level 140
44 words
Spanish word
almanaque
Pronunciation
IPA/almaˈnake/
Meaning
- masculine nouncalendar
Example
Consulta el almanaque para saber la fecha de la reunión.
Check the calendar to find out the date of the meeting.
More examples
En la mesa hay un almanaque con las fechas del próximo mes.
There is a calendar on the table with the dates for next month.
Core concept
Annual pocket or wall calendar with dates, holidays, and notable events.
Common phrases
consultar el almanaque
consult the calendar
mirar el almanaque
look at the calendar
el almanaque de pared
wall calendar
Similar words
calendario: Chart showing a year's months with dates and weekdays for scheduling.
fecha: Specific calendar day expressed as year, month, and day.
Definition in Spanish
Publicación anual que muestra los días y las fechas del año y a veces incluye datos útiles o eventos señalados.
Word origin
Spanish almanaque comes via medieval Latin almanac from Arabic al-manākh, keeping the sense of an annual publication showing dates and events.
Usage tips
- When arranging appointments or asking for a date, use calendario rather than almanaque, since almanaque tends to refer to an actual printed annual booklet.
Other meanings
- almanacnoun