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Spanish Phrase

Sí, febrero es un mes corto.

/si feˈβɾeɾo es un mes ˈkoɾto/
Meaning"Yes, February is a short month."
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Meaning

The sentence means 'Yes, February is a short month.' It points out that February has fewer days (28, or 29 in a leap year) than any other month, making it the briefest month of the year.

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When to use

Use this phrase to confirm or agree with someone who has just said that February is short. It works in casual conversation, classroom discussions about calendars, or when planning events that depend on the length of the month.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Sífebreroesunmescorto

1

Sí (affirmation)

Used to answer positively; note the accent on the 'í' distinguishes it from the conjunction 'si' (if).

2

febrero (month name)

A masculine noun that names the second month of the year; months are not capitalized in Spanish.

3

es (ser)

The verb 'ser' expresses an inherent characteristic; here it describes the nature of the month.

4

un (indefinite article)

Used before masculine singular nouns; it translates to 'a' or 'an' in English.

5

mes (noun)

A masculine noun meaning 'month'.

6

corto (adjective)

Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify; 'corto' matches the masculine singular 'mes'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Febrero es un mes corto?

Is February a short month?

Sí, febrero es un mes corto.

Yes, February is a short month.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Si, febrero es un mes corto.

    Missing the accent changes the meaning to the conjunction 'if'.

  • Sí, febrero es un mes corta.

    The adjective must agree with the masculine noun 'mes', so 'corto' is correct.

  • Sí, febrero está un mes corto.

    Use 'es' (ser) for inherent characteristics; 'está' would imply a temporary state.

↔Alternatives

  • Sí, febrero tiene pocos días.

    Yes, February has few days.

  • Exacto, febrero es el mes más breve.

    Exactly, February is the briefest month.

  • Claro, febrero es más corto que los demás meses.

    Sure, February is shorter than the other months.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries February is also the month of Carnaval, a festive period that can make the month feel longer despite its few days. Remember that months are written in lowercase in Spanish, and the adjective 'corto' refers to duration, not physical size.