What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mensual
Example
The rent is due on a mensual basis. [mensual: adjective]
Example
He receives a mensual salary of $5000. [mensual: adjective]
Example
The magazine is a mensual publication. [mensual: adjective]
monthly
Example
The electricity bill is due monthly. [monthly: adverb]
Example
She gets paid monthly on the 15th. [monthly: adverb]
Example
The newspaper is a monthly publication. [monthly: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Monthly is more commonly used than mensual in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mensual and monthly?
Monthly is considered more formal than mensual and is more versatile in its usage.
