--- title: "📅 Master the days name in Spanish: With origins, grammar & examples" description: Master the days name in Spanish — order, meaning, grammar and use. A simple guide for learners with examples, tips and pronunciation 🗓️ --- [SoyGuiri Blog](https://blog.soyguiri.com) # [📅 Master the days name in Spanish: With origins, grammar & examples](https://blog.soyguiri.com/days-name-in-spanish) Written by [Mónica Jiménez](https://blog.soyguiri.com/author/mónica-jiménez) | May 12, 2025, 8:00:00 AM Wondering how to say the days of the week in Spanish? In this article, you'll discover the **seven days name in Spanish in order**, where their names come from, how to pronounce and use them, plus some key grammar tips. Whether you're starting out or just want a refresher, this is your complete guide! 💡 ## 🗓️ What are the 7 days in Spanish in order? Here are the names of the days in Spanish, in order: **Lunes  ➡️**   *Monday* **Martes  ➡️**   *Tuesday* **Miércoles  ➡️**   *Wednesday*) **Jueves  ➡️**   *Thursday* **Viernes  ➡️**   *Friday* **Sábado  ➡️**   *Saturday* **Domingo  ➡️**   *Sunday* 📌  NOTE: Unlike English, the Spanish week **starts on Monday**, not Sunday. ### 🤔 How do you say *'days of the week'* in Spanish? The correct phrase is *'los días de la semana'* **Días  ➡️**   *days*   **Semana  ➡️**   *week*   **Los días de la semana  ➡️**   *the days of the week*   Example: — *¿Cuáles son los días de la semana?* — *Lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado y domingo.* ## 📚 Grammar tips: Gender, articles and the verb *'ser'* Here are three essential grammar points you need to know: ✅  All day names are **masculine nouns**: 👉 el lunes, el martes, el miércoles...   ✅  They’re usually used **with the definite article**: *👉*  El lunes tengo clase  **➡️**   *I have class on Monday*   👉  Los viernes salgo con amigos  **➡️**   *I go out with friends on Fridays*   ✅  To say what day it is, we use the verb *'****ser*'**: 👉  ¿Qué día es hoy?  **➡️**   *What day is it today?*   👉  Hoy es martes  ***➡️**   Today is Tuesday*   🗣️  You can also talk about routines using the plural article *'los'*: 👉  Los domingos vamos al parque  **➡️**   *We go to the park on Sundays)* ### 🌌 What are the Spanish days named after? Most Spanish day names come from Latin and are linked to planets or gods — just like in English: **Lunes** → from *Lunae dies* *(day of the Moon)* **Martes** → from *Martis dies* *(day of Mars)* **Miércoles** → from *Mercurii dies* (*day of Mercury*) **Jueves** → from *Iovis dies (day of Jupiter)* **Viernes** → from *Veneris dies (day of Venus)* **Sábado** → from Hebrew *Shabbat* *(rest)* **Domingo** → from *Dominicus dies (the Lord’s day)* 🤯 It's fascinating how these ancient roots are still part of everyday Spanish! ### 🗣️ How to pronounce the Spanish days Here’s a simple guide to help you pronounce them: **Lunes** → *LOO-ness*   **Martes** → *MAR-tess*   **Miércoles** → *MYER-co-less*   **Jueves** → *HWEH-vess*   **Viernes** → *BYER-ness*   **Sábado** → *SA-ba-do*   **Domingo** → *do-MEEN-go*   📝 **Note**: In Spanish, day names are **not capitalised**, unless they’re at the beginning of a sentence. > [Ver esta publicación en Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-WvJzuO6U/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [Una publicación compartida de SoyGuiri ☀️ - The real way to learn Spanish. (@soyguiri\_school)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-WvJzuO6U/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ### 💬 Bonus: Everyday phrases with days of the week 💬 Let’s put what you’ve learned into context with real-life phrases: ¿Qué día es hoy? — Hoy es lunes  **➡️**   *What day is it today? — Today is Monday* El sábado voy al cine  **➡️**   *I’m going to the cinema on Saturday* Trabajo de lunes a viernes  **➡️**   *I work from Monday to Friday* Los domingos descanso  **➡️**   *I rest on Sundays* 👌 Using these in everyday conversation will help you sound more natural. **✍️ Let’s practise!**   **Elige la respuesta correcta sobre los días de la semana:** Spanish Days of the Week – Practice Activity **📅 Choose the correct answer about Spanish days of the week:** 1️⃣ What does "Los lunes voy al gimnasio" mean? a) On Mondays I go to the gym b) Every Monday I rest c) I go to the gym only this Monday 2️⃣ What is the correct translation of "miércoles"? a) Wednesday b) Thursday c) Tuesday 3️⃣ How do you say "the days of the week" in Spanish? a) Las semanas del día b) Los días de cada mes c) Los días de la semana 4️⃣ What is the correct way to say "Today is Friday"? a) Hoy es viernes b) Es hoy viernes c) Viernes es hoy 5️⃣ Which article is normally used with days of the week in Spanish? a) la b) un c) el 6️⃣ What is the origin of the word "miércoles"? a) Mercury b) Mars c) Venus ✅ Check my answers 🔁 Reset 👁 Show Answers     👉 And you — which Spanish day of the week best describes your personality? 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