Names of Days of the Week in Spanish for English Readers
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This page gives information on the names of the days of the week in Spanish language.
The days of the week mean a lot to us. They draw up a calendar for various aspects of our lives.
In this article, we are going to discuss the names of all the days of the week in Spanish. The Spanish names of the days have been provided alongside their English meanings to help readers learn them.
| Day Name in English | Day Name in Spanish |
|---|---|
Sunday | Domingo |
Monday | Lunes |
Tuesday | Martes |
Wednesday | Miercoles |
Thursday | Jueves |
Friday | Viernes |
Saturday | Sabado |
Sunday
The Spanish name for Sunday is Domingo.
Etymology
The word "Domingo" is derived from the Latin term "Dominicus" which means "belonging to lord" in English.
Monday
The Spanish name for Monday is Lunes.
Etymology
The Spanish name of Monday "Lunes" is derived from the latin word "dia lunae" which means "the day of moon" in English.
Tuesday
The translation for the word Tuesday in Spanish is Martes.
Etymology
The Spanish name for Tuesday, which is "Martes" is ascribed with regard to the Roman god of war "Mars".
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Wednesday
The word for Wednesday in Spanish is Miercoles.
Etymology
The Spanish name for Wednesday, which is "Miercoles" is ascribed with regard to the Roman god Mercury.
Thursday
The Spanish name for Thursday is Jueves.
Etymology
The origin of the word "Jueves" is associated with the Greek god Zeus.
Friday
The Spanish word for Friday is Viernes.
Etymology
Viernes is derived from the Latin term "Veneris diēs" which means "day of Venus" in English.
Saturday
The word for Saturday in Spanish is Sabado.
Etymology
The etymology behind the word "Sabado" is linked to the Sabbath day (the day that God rested after the creation of the world)
It's quiz time now!
For each question, choose the best answer. The answer key is below.
- What is the Spanish name for Monday?
- Martes
- Lunes
- What is Thursday called in the Spanish language?
- Jueves
- Miercoles
- Friday is called ............... in Spanish.
- Virnes
- Sabado
Answer Key
- Lunes
- Jueves
- Virnes
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