on Monday
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Monday

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"On Monday" is a phrase which is often translated as "el lunes", and "Monday" is a proper noun which is also often translated as "el lunes". Learn more about the difference between "on Monday" and "Monday" below.

on Monday(

muhn

dey

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. el lunes

I have an appointment with my oncologist on Monday.El lunes tengo una cita con mi oncólogo.

Monday(

muhn

dey

)

A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.

proper noun

1. (day of the week)

a. el lunes

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Monday was rainy.El lunes estuvo lluvioso.

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