Portuguese Phrase
Junho vem depois de maio.
Meaning
This sentence describes the chronological sequence of the months in a calendar year. It uses the verb 'vir' (to come) to indicate that one event or time period follows another.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing the order of months, teaching the calendar to others, or clarifying dates in a conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Junhovemdepois demaio
Lowercase Months
Unlike English, Portuguese months like 'junho' and 'maio' are written in lowercase.
Verb Vir
'Vem' is the third-person singular present tense of 'vir' (to come), used here to denote sequence.
Compound Preposition
'Depois de' is a fixed expression meaning 'after' in a temporal sense.
🗨In Conversation
Você sabe qual mês vem depois de maio?
Do you know which month comes after May?
Sim, junho vem depois de maio.
Yes, June comes after May.
✕Common Mistakes
Junho vem depois de Maio.
In Portuguese, months of the year are generally not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Junho vem atrás de maio.
Use 'depois de' for chronological order; 'atrás de' usually refers to physical location behind something.
↔Alternatives
Depois de maio vem junho.
After May comes June.
O mês seguinte a maio é junho.
The month following May is June.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, June is famous for 'Festas Juninas,' which are huge festivals celebrating rural life and saints. While the phrase is simple, the month of June itself carries a lot of cultural weight with traditional food, music, and dance.