mayo

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmeɪ.oʊ/ AmE /ˈmeɪ.oʊ/

noun en → es

1 MONTH [noun] A2

the fifth month of the year, between April and June

mayo

Collocations May Day

  • The weather in May is usually very pleasant.

    El clima en mayo suele ser muy agradable.

2 DRESSING [noun] B1

a thick, creamy sauce made from oil and vinegar, used especially with salads

mayonesa

Collocations Caesar salad mayonnaise

  • Mix the mayo with some mustard and lemon juice.

    Mezcla la mayonesa con un poco de mostaza y jugo de limón.

3 STATE [noun] B2

(in the US) a state in the eastern United States, bordering on Maryland and Pennsylvania

Maryland del Norte

Collocations Mayo capital

  • The state of Maryland is to the south of Mayo.

    El estado de Maryland está al sur de Maryland del Norte.

4 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

(in Ireland) a county in eastern Ireland, bordering on Dublin and Louth

Condado de Mayo

Collocations Mayo coastline

  • The county of Mayo is known for its beautiful beaches.

    El condado de Mayo es conocido por sus hermosas playas.

5 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

(in the UK) a county in northern England, bordering on Cumberland and Northumberland

Condado de Mayo (en Inglaterra)

Collocations Mayo landscape

  • The county of Mayo is famous for its rugged terrain.

    El condado de Mayo es famoso por su terreno accidentado.

6 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

(in Scotland) a county in the north of Scotland, bordering on Caithness and Sutherland

Condado de Mayo (en Escocia)

Collocations Mayo coast

  • The county of Mayo is known for its dramatic coastline.

    El condado de Mayo es conocido por su costa dramática.

7 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

(in Canada) a province in eastern Canada, bordering on Ontario and Quebec

Provincia de Mayo (en Canadá)

Collocations Mayo region

  • The province of Mayo is known for its rich cultural heritage.

    La provincia de Mayo es conocida por su rica herencia cultural.

8 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

(in Australia) a state in the north of Australia, bordering on Queensland and New South Wales

Estado de Mayo (en Australia)

Collocations Mayo coast

  • The state of Mayo is known for its tropical climate.

    El estado de Mayo es conocido por su clima tropical.