Days of the Week
In Spanish, the days of the week are common vocabulary and are used frequently in everyday conversations. Each day is masculine and is written in lowercase unless starting a sentence. The days are: lunes (Monday), martes (Tuesday), miércoles (Wednesday), jueves (Thursday), viernes (Friday), sábado (Saturday), and domingo (Sunday). Remember, the week typically starts on Monday in Spanish-speaking countries.
Months of the Year
The months of the year in Spanish are also masculine and written lowercase in general text. They are: enero (January), febrero (February), marzo (March), abril (April), mayo (May), junio (June), julio (July), agosto (August), septiembre (September), octubre (October), noviembre (November), and diciembre (December). These are essential when discussing dates and planning events.
Usage Tips
When saying dates in Spanish, the format usually places the day before the month, for example, "5 de mayo" (May 5th). The preposition de is used between the day and month. For the day of the week and month together, you may say "lunes, 12 de marzo" (Monday, March 12th). Understanding these conventions helps in reading calendars or scheduling appointments effectively.
