How Do You Spell NOVEMBRO?

Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊvmbɹə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Novembro, which is the Portuguese word for November, is spelled as "n-o-v-e-m-b-r-o" in standard Latin script. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be rendered as /no.ˈvẽ.bɾu/. The tilde over the "e" indicates a nasal vowel sound. The "r" following the "b" is pronounced as a flap, similar to the "r" sound in American English words like "butter" or "ladder". The stress falls on the second syllable, marked by the acute accent over the "e".

NOVEMBRO Meaning and Definition

1. Novembro is a noun in the Portuguese language that translates to "November" in English. It refers to the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, which follows October and precedes December. The term "novembro" is used to represent this specific time period, acknowledged worldwide as the penultimate month of the year.

   Novembro is recognized for being situated towards the end of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the month is characterized by falling temperatures, shorter days, and the gradual transition into winter. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, novembro signifies the onset of warmer weather, longer days, and the transition into summer.

   The term "novembro" stems from the Latin word "novem," meaning "nine." Originally, it was indeed the ninth month of the Roman calendar prior to the modification of the calendar system by Julius Caesar. However, after the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, it became the eleventh month.

   In various cultures and countries, novembro is associated with significant events and observances, including holidays such as Thanksgiving (in the United States and Canada) and Dia de Finados (Day of the Dead) in some Latin American countries. It is also a time when nature undergoes noticeable changes, with leaves changing colors and falling in the Northern Hemisphere, or flowers blooming and trees regaining their foliage in the Southern Hemisphere.

Common Misspellings for NOVEMBRO

• novemebr

Etymology of NOVEMBRO

The word "novembro" comes from Latin "novem" which means "nine". In the ancient Roman calendar, before the introduction of January and February, November was the ninth month of the year. However, when the Julian calendar was introduced, January and February were added to the beginning of the year, making November the eleventh month. Despite this change, the name "novembro" remained, reflecting its original position as the ninth month.

It is worth noting that Latin has also influenced other Romance languages, where the name of the month "novembro" or similar variations are used.