Spanish days of the week, their English equivalents, and example sentences to help you use them in context.
The days of the week in Spanish are an essential part of everyday conversation, helping you talk about schedules, make plans, and understand dates. Spanish days always begin with a lowercase letter, and the week traditionally starts on lunes (Monday).
Spanish Days (Singular and Plural)
This section covers the singular and plural forms of the days of the week in Spanish, along with their English equivalents and examples.
| Singular (Spanish) | Plural (Spanish) | Singular (English) | Plural (English) | Singular Example (Spanish) | Singular Example (English) | Plural Example (Spanish) | Plural Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lunes | lunes | Monday | Mondays | El lunes tengo una reunión. | I have a meeting on Monday. | Los lunes estudio español. | On Mondays I study Spanish. |
| martes | martes | Tuesday | Tuesdays | El martes voy al cine. | I’m going to the movies on Tuesday. | Los martes salgo temprano. | On Tuesdays I leave early. |
| miércoles | miércoles | Wednesday | Wednesdays | El miércoles es mi cumpleaños. | Wednesday is my birthday. | Los miércoles hago ejercicio. | On Wednesdays I exercise. |
| jueves | jueves | Thursday | Thursdays | El jueves hay una fiesta. | There’s a party on Thursday. | Los jueves ceno con amigos. | On Thursdays I have dinner with friends. |
| viernes | viernes | Friday | Fridays | El viernes salimos de noche. | On Friday we go out at night. | Los viernes trabajo medio día. | On Fridays I work half a day. |
| sábado | sábados | Saturday | Saturdays | El sábado voy al parque. | I’m going to the park on Saturday. | Los sábados duermo mucho. | On Saturdays I sleep a lot. |
| domingo | domingos | Sunday | Sundays | El domingo descanso en casa. | On Sunday I rest at home. | Los domingos cocino con mi abuela. | On Sundays I cook with my grandmother. |
Note: The plural forms are used when speaking about something that happens on multiple days (e.g., "Los lunes..." = "On Mondays...").
How do you say 'Wednesdays' in Spanish?
miércoles
The plural of miércoles is the same as the singular: 'miércoles'. Spanish days of the week are not usually changed for plural in the article form.
Using "el" with Days
In Spanish, you use the definite article el before a singular day to mean "on [day]." For plural days, use los.
| Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|
| El lunes tengo clase. | I have class on Monday. |
| Los martes trabajo hasta tarde. | On Tuesdays I work late. |
| El sábado voy a la playa. | I’m going to the beach on Saturday. |
| Los domingos duermo mucho. | On Sundays I sleep a lot. |
| El miércoles hay una reunión. | There’s a meeting on Wednesday. |
Tip: Don’t use el or los if you are just listing days or talking about them in general (e.g., "Lunes, martes, miércoles...").
Common Phrases with Days of the Week
These are some useful phrases that include days of the week, along with their English meanings.
| Spanish Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué día es hoy? | What day is today? |
| Hoy es lunes. | Today is Monday. |
| ¿Qué día tienes libre? | What day do you have off? |
| Trabajo de lunes a viernes. | I work from Monday to Friday. |
| El fin de semana es sábado y domingo. | The weekend is Saturday and Sunday. |
| Nos vemos el jueves. | See you on Thursday. |
| El viernes pasado fui al cine. | Last Friday I went to the movies. |
Note: “de lunes a viernes” means “from Monday to Friday,” a common way to describe a standard workweek.
Weekend vs. Weekdays in Spanish
- Días laborables = weekdays (literally, “working days”)
- Fin de semana = weekend
| Term (Spanish) | Term (English) | Example (Spanish) | Example (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| días laborables | weekdays | Trabajo los días laborables. | I work on weekdays. |
| fin de semana | weekend | El fin de semana descanso. | I rest on the weekend. |
| día de descanso | day off | Mi día de descanso es el martes. | My day off is Tuesday. |
| día hábil | business day | En tres días hábiles llegará el paquete. | The package will arrive in three business days. |
| fin de semana largo | long weekend | Tenemos un fin de semana largo. | We have a long weekend. |
Tip: In many Spanish-speaking countries, Saturday and Sunday are considered part of the fin de semana and are usually days off.
Days of the Week: Summary
- lunes = Monday
- martes = Tuesday
- miércoles = Wednesday
- jueves = Thursday
- viernes = Friday
- sábado = Saturday
- domingo = Sunday
- Use el + singular day for “on [day]” (e.g., el lunes).
- Use los + plural day for repeated actions (e.g., los lunes).
- The week starts on lunes (Monday) in Spanish.
Understanding the days of the week in Spanish is a key step toward talking about your schedule, making plans, and understanding conversations about time.
How do you say 'on Monday' using the day of the week in Spanish?
el lunes
'El lunes' means 'on Monday'. 'Los lunes' means 'on Mondays' (plural), and 'la lunes' is incorrect.
Flashcards (1 of 24)
- Singular (English): Monday
- Plural (English): Mondays
- Singular Example (English): I have a meeting on Monday.
- Plural Example (English): On Mondays I study Spanish.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
