Hello, young Spanish learners! Today we’re going to explore the days of the week in Spanish. It’s going to be fun and easy, I promise!
The Seven Days of the Week in Spanish
Let’s start with the basics. Here are the seven days of the week in Spanish:
Spanish | English | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
lunes | Monday | LOO-nes |
martes | Tuesday | MAR-tes |
miércoles | Wednesday | mee-AIR-ko-les |
jueves | Thursday | HWEH-ves |
viernes | Friday | vee-AIR-nes |
sábado | Saturday | SAH-ba-doh |
domingo | Sunday | doe-MEEN-go |

Can you say them out loud? Remember, in Spanish, we don’t capitalize the days of the week unless they’re at the beginning of a sentence.
How to Remember the Days
Here’s a fun fact: the Spanish days are named after planets and gods! Let’s look at their origins:
Spanish Day | Named After | English Meaning |
---|---|---|
lunes | Luna | Moon |
martes | Marte | Mars |
miércoles | Mercurio | Mercury |
jueves | Júpiter | Jupiter |
viernes | Venus | Venus |
sábado | Sabbath | Sabbath (day of rest) |
domingo | Dominicus | Lord’s Day |
To help you remember, try this silly sentence: “Lunes, Mi Marte Juega Viejo Sábado Domingo” (Monday, My Mars Plays Old Saturday Sunday). The first letter of each word matches a day of the week!
Using Days in Sentences
Now, let’s learn how to use these days in sentences. In Spanish, we often use “el” (the) before the day. Look at these examples:
Spanish | English |
---|---|
El lunes voy a la escuela. | On Monday, I go to school. |
Me gusta jugar fútbol el sábado. | I like to play soccer on Saturday. |
Tengo clases de español los miércoles. | I have Spanish classes on Wednesdays. |
El domingo es mi día favorito. | Sunday is my favorite day. |
Talking About This Week
Want to talk about days in relation to today? Here’s how:
Spanish | English |
---|---|
hoy | today |
mañana | tomorrow |
pasado mañana | the day after tomorrow |
ayer | yesterday |
anteayer | the day before yesterday |

“anteayer”, “ayer”, “hoy”, “mañana”, and “pasado mañana”
Weekend vs. Weekdays in Spanish
In Spanish, we have special words for the weekend and weekdays:
Spanish | English |
---|---|
el fin de semana | the weekend |
entre semana | weekdays |
día laboral | workday |
día festivo | holiday |
For example: “Entre semana estudio, pero el fin de semana juego” (On weekdays I study, but on the weekend I play).
Fun With Days: Let’s Practice!
Now it’s your turn to practice. Try answering these questions:
- ¿Qué día es hoy? (What day is today?)
- ¿Qué día fue ayer? (What day was yesterday?)
- ¿Qué día será mañana? (What day will be tomorrow?)
- ¿Cuál es tu día favorito? (What’s your favorite day?)
- ¿Qué haces los sábados? (What do you do on Saturdays?)

More Day Phrases
Here are some more useful phrases:
Spanish | English |
---|---|
todos los días | every day |
cada lunes | every Monday |
el próximo viernes | next Friday |
el sábado pasado | last Saturday |
de lunes a viernes | from Monday to Friday |
los fines de semana | on weekends |
día por medio | every other day |
en días laborables | on workdays |
Days in Expressions
Spanish has some fun expressions using days of the week:
Spanish Expression | Literal Translation | English Meaning |
---|---|---|
En menos que canta un gallo | In less than a rooster crows | In the blink of an eye |
Estar como un lunes | To be like a Monday | To be in a bad mood |
De pascuas a ramos | From Easter to Palm Sunday | Once in a blue moon |
Let’s Sing!
To help you remember, let’s sing a little song:
🎵 Lunes, martes, miércoles y jueves,
Viernes, sábado y domingo también.
Son los siete días de la semana,
Cinco para estudiar y dos para jugar. 🎵
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday too.
These are the seven days of the week,
Five for studying and two for play.)

Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the work week is typically Monday to Friday, just like in English-speaking countries. However, some businesses may also open on Saturday mornings. Sunday is generally considered a day of rest and family time.
You’re a Spanish Day Expert!
Great job! Now you know the days of the week in Spanish and much more. Remember, practice makes perfect. Try using these days when you talk about your weekly schedule. Before you know it, you’ll be using them like a pro!
Here’s a final challenge: Can you write your weekly schedule in Spanish? Start with “Los lunes, yo…” (On Mondays, I…) and go through the whole week!
¡Hasta la próxima! (See you next time!)