leap year

• Año que tiene 366 días en lugar de los 365 habituales, y que ocurre cada cuatro años para mantener el año calendario sincronizado con el año astronómico. El día adicional se añade el 29 de febrero.

A year that has 366 days instead of the usual 365, occurring every four years to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year. The extra day is added on February 29.

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   A year that has 366 days instead of 365, occurring every four years to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.

   año bisiesto

   • 2024 is a leap year, so February has 29 days.
   • People born on February 29 celebrate their birthday only during leap years.
   • The extra day in a leap year helps correct the calendar.