Monday in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'monday' is 'lunes', pronounced LOO-nehs (IPA: /ˈlunes/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (the plural is also lunes).
Pronunciation: LOO-nehs
| Spanish | lunes |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-nehs · /ˈlunes/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | lunes |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'lunes'
- Hoy es lunes.
Today is Monday. - ¿Trabajas el lunes?
Do you work on Monday? - Los lunes voy al gimnasio después del trabajo.
On Mondays I go to the gym after work. - El lunes que viene empiezo mi curso de español en la escuela de idiomas del centro.
Next Monday I start my Spanish course at the language school downtown.
Common Phrases with 'lunes'
- el lunes
on Monday - los lunes
on Mondays
How to Use 'lunes'
Days of the week are lowercase in Spanish and lunes is masculine. Use the article for 'on': el lunes = on Monday, los lunes = on Mondays — never 'en lunes'. Like all days ending in -s, lunes is invariable in the plural: los lunes. The name comes from luna (moon).
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Monday' in Spanish is 'lunes', pronounced LOO-nehs.
It is spelled l-u-n-e-s.
'Lunes' is masculine: you say 'el lunes'.
'Lunes' does not change in the plural: los lunes.
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