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Cinco de Mayo
[seeng-kaw the mah-yaw]
noun
a Mexican holiday marking the victory of Mexican troops over French forces in Puebla, Mexico, on May 5, 1862.
Word History and Origins
Origin of Cinco de Mayo1
Example Sentences
On an overcast and drizzly Cinco de Mayo, balloons framed the entrance to El Patron as a mariachi band played.
In the meantime, Young is preparing for the clubhouse’s next big event, a Cinco de Mayo street celebration on May 4 with live music, local food vendors and, of course, plenty of vintage Japanese cars.
This year, don’t miss their Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3 at Gibson Ranch, which will be open to the public.
Since then, Álvarez has become the main event superstar during important weekends that draw big Mexican fans — Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
The Dodgers outscored the Braves 20-6 and trailed for only brief spells in what amounted to a three-day fiesta capped by Sunday’s Cinco de Mayo roars.
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When To Use
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday on May 5 that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces during the Battle of Puebla, which occurred on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “Fifth of May” (May 5).Cinco de Mayo is sometimes mistakenly thought to be Mexico’s independence day, but Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16.In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla. While Cinco de Mayo marks an event in Mexican history, it is widely (and perhaps even more popularly) celebrated in the United States. Mexican Americans celebrate it with parades, parties, and other events highlighting Mexican pride, and Americans without Mexican heritage often observe it by enjoying Mexican cuisine. Still, many Americans simply use it as an excuse for a party, especially for drinking excessively (in much the same way as St. Patrick’s Day).
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