leap year

• Ano que tem 366 dias em vez dos habituais 365, ocorrendo a cada quatro anos para sincronizar o calendário com o ano astronômico. O dia extra é acrescentado em 29 de fevereiro.

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.

1. Calendar year with extra dayA2formal

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

   Ano bissexto

   • 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.