Spanish Phrase
¿Febrero es un mes corto?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether February is a short month. In most years February has 28 days (29 in a leap year), so it is indeed the shortest month of the Gregorian calendar. The adjective *corto* can refer to the number of days or to the feeling that the month passes quickly.
When to use
Use this question when talking about calendars, planning events, or making small‑talk about the passage of time. It’s common in conversations about holidays (e.g., Carnaval) or when comparing the length of months.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Febreroesunmescorto?
Febrero (proper noun)
Names of months are proper nouns in Spanish and are used without an article; they function as the subject of the sentence.
es (ser)
The verb *ser* is used for essential characteristics. Here it links the subject *Febrero* with the adjective *corto*.
un (indefinite article)
The masculine singular article *un* agrees with the noun *mes*.
mes (noun)
*Mes* is a masculine noun; it takes the article *un* and the adjective must match its gender.
corto (adjective)
*Corto* agrees in gender (masculine) and number (singular) with *mes*. It can refer to the number of days or the perceived length of the month.
🗨In Conversation
¿Febrero es un mes corto?
Is February a short month?
Sí, solo tiene 28 días, o 29 en año bisiesto.
Yes, it only has 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Febrero es un mes corta?
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun *mes*, so *corto* is correct, not *corta*.
¿Febrero tiene un mes corto?
While *tiene* (has) is not wrong, using *es* emphasizes the characteristic of the month rather than possession.
¿El febrero es un mes corto?
Months are used without the definite article in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿Febrero tiene pocos días?
Does February have few days?
¿Febrero es un mes breve?
Is February a brief month?
¿Febrero es un mes de pocos días?
Is February a month with few days?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries February is famous for Carnaval, which often makes the month feel lively despite its short length. While *corto* is perfectly natural, native speakers sometimes prefer *breve* for a slightly more formal tone. Remember that the article is omitted before the month name (e.g., *en febrero*, not *en el febrero*).