Spanish Conversation · Level 65
60 words
Spanish word
mensual
Pronunciation
IPA/menˈswal/
Meaning
- adjectivemonthly
Example
Pago el alquiler mensual.
I pay the monthly rent.
More examples
La suscripción es mensual.
The subscription is monthly.
Core concept
A recurring event each month.
Common phrases
pago mensual
monthly payment
cuota mensual
monthly fee
suscripción mensual
monthly subscription
Similar words
diario: Happens every day, indicating daily repetition.
semanal: Happens every week, indicating weekly repetition.
anual: Happens every year, indicating yearly repetition.
quincenal: Happens every two weeks, indicating fortnightly recurrence.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocurre cada mes o que se refiere a cada mes.
Word origin
It comes from Latin mensualis, from mensis 'month' plus the adjectival suffix -alis, and developed into Spanish mensual meaning relating to each month.
Usage tips
- In conversation native speakers often prefer cada mes or todos los meses while mensual appears more in formal contexts such as invoices and reports.