janeiro
January
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʒɐ.ˈnej.ɾu/
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Cultural Note
January is peak summer in Brazil. The city of Rio de Janeiro was named by Portuguese explorers who arrived in January 1502, mistaking Guanabara Bay for a river mouth — 'Rio de Janeiro' literally means 'River of January.' January is school vacation time, and beaches are packed.
📝 Example Sentences
Janeiro é o mês mais quente no Brasil.
January is the hottest month in Brazil.
O Rio de Janeiro leva o nome do mês.
Rio de Janeiro takes its name from the month.
Em janeiro, muitos brasileiros estão de férias.
In January, many Brazilians are on vacation.