Spanish Phrase
La reunión es el 15 de agosto.
Meaning
This phrase is used to specify the exact date of a scheduled event or gathering. In Spanish, dates follow a strict structure using the definite article 'el' followed by the number and the month connected by 'de'.
When to use
Use this in professional settings to confirm appointments or in social contexts to let people know when a party or get-together will happen. It is the standard way to announce a calendar date.
✦Grammar Breakdown
La reuniónesel 15deagosto
Ser (es)
The verb 'ser' is used to define the time or date of an event.
Date Structure
Unlike English, Spanish doesn't use ordinal numbers (15th) for dates except for the first of the month ('el primero').
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuándo tenemos que vernos para el proyecto?
When do we have to meet for the project?
La reunión es el 15 de agosto.
The meeting is on August 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
La reunión es en 15 de agosto.
In Spanish, we use the definite article 'el' before the number in a date, not the preposition 'en'.
La reunión está el 15 de agosto.
Use the verb 'ser' (es) rather than 'estar' when referring to the time or date of an event.
↔Alternatives
Nos reunimos el 15 de agosto.
We are meeting on August 15th.
La cita es el 15 de agosto.
The appointment is on August 15th.
Cultural Tip
August 15th is a significant public holiday in Spain and many Latin American countries (The Assumption of Mary). If you are planning a business meeting on this day, double-check if the office is open, as many people take 'puentes' (long weekends) during this time.