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).
All Seven Days of the Week in Spanish
| Monday | lunes (LOO-nehs) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | martes (MAR-tehs) |
| Wednesday | miércoles (mee-EHR-koh-lehs) |
| Thursday | jueves (HWEH-behs) |
| Friday | viernes (bee-EHR-nehs) |
| Saturday | sábado (SAH-bah-doh) |
| Sunday | domingo (doh-MEEN-goh) |
Remember: Spanish days are never capitalised, and the week starts on lunes, not Sunday. For the accent rules, the plurals and the phrases you need to make plans, see our full guide to the days of the week in Spanish.
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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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