Introduction to Days
The days of the week in Spanish are essential vocabulary when learning the language. They help in discussing routines, making plans, and understanding calendars. Days in Spanish are typically written in lowercase and often preceded by the definite article el when referring to a specific day.
Names of Days
The seven days in Spanish are lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado, and domingo. These correspond to Monday through Sunday in English. Note that sábado and domingo, the weekend days, are often used to talk about rest or leisure activities.
Usage in Sentences
When using days in sentences, it's common to say el lunes to mean "on Monday." For example, Voy a la escuela el lunes means "I am going to school on Monday." Days can also be combined with time expressions like por la mañana for "in the morning."
Cultural Notes
In Spanish-speaking countries, the week typically starts on lunes (Monday), which contrasts with calendars starting on Sunday in some other cultures. This affects the way people refer to the first day of the workweek and weekend activities.
