Learning the Days of the Week

The seven days of the week in Spanish.

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Lunes
LOO-nehs
Monday
In Spanish, days of the week are not capitalized and are all masculine.
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Martes
MAHR-tehs
Tuesday
Named after Mars — the planet and the Roman god of war.
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Miércoles
mee-EHR-koh-lehs
Wednesday
Named after Mercury (Mercurio).
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Jueves
HWEH-vehs
Thursday
Named after Jupiter (Júpiter).
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Viernes
vee-EHR-nehs
Friday
¡Por fin es viernes! (TGIF!) — Named after Venus.
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Sábado
SAH-bah-doh
Saturday
From 'sabbatum' (Sabbath).
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Domingo
doh-MEEN-goh
Sunday
From 'dominus' (Lord) — traditionally a day of rest.