How to Say the Days of the Week in Spanish: Complete Guide

Learn how to say and spell the days of the week in Spanish, plus important tips on capitalization and pronunciation.

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The days of the week in Spanish are: Lunes (Monday), Martes (Tuesday), Miércoles (Wednesday), Jueves (Thursday), Viernes (Friday), Sábado (Saturday), and Domingo (Sunday). Remember, unlike in English, days of the week are not capitalized in Spanish.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Are the days of the week capitalized in Spanish? No, unlike English, the days of the week in Spanish are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
  2. How do you pronounce the Spanish days of the week? Each day has a specific pronunciation, for example, Lunes is pronounced 'LOO-nes' and Miércoles is pronounced 'mee-ER-ko-les'.
  3. What is the first day of the week in Spanish culture? In Spanish-speaking countries, the week typically starts with Lunes (Monday), not Sunday.