Days in Spanish
One of the first things that students learn are the days of the week. We’ll begin this article about days in Spanish with a brief review of the days of the week before moving on to the names of important holidays and days in a person’s life.
You still haven’t memorized the days of the week in Spanish?! No worries! Check out this article and be sure to learn the little poem at the end. We’re certain that it will help you remember all seven days!
Days in Spanish: Days of the Week
Let’s review the días de la semana(days of the week) in Spanish:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| lunes | Monday |
| martes | Tuesday |
| miércoles | Wednesday |
| jueves | Thursday |
| viernes | Friday |
| sábado | Saturday |
| domingo | Sunday |
Think you’ve got the days of the week memorized? Put yourself to the test with our interactive vocabulary list!
Don’t let calendars confuse you! In many English-speaking countries, Sunday is considered the first day of the week. However, in many Spanish-speaking countries, the week starts on Monday.
Remember: unless they come at the beginning of a sentence, the days of the week are not capitalized in Spanish.
Days in Spanish: Important Days
Throughout a person’s life, there are many days that are considered important for one reason or another. Here are just a few of these noteworthy days!
Days in Spanish: International Holidays
While some holidays are unique to a certain part of the world, there are a few holidays that are celebrated throughout both the mundo hispanohablante(Spanish-speaking world) and the English-speaking world. In this list, you’ll find the names of some of the most important holidays throughout the year.
Did you know that the dates of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day vary depending on the country?
Mother’s Day
Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Honduras, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela all celebrate el Día de la Madre on the second Sunday of May. However, the following countries celebrate the holiday on different days:
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Argentina | third Sunday in October |
| Bolivia | May 27 |
| Costa Rica | August 15 |
| Dominican Republic | last Sunday in May |
| Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador | May 10 |
| Panama | December 8 |
| Spain | first Sunday in May |
| United Kingdom, Ireland | fourth Sunday of Lent |
Father’s Day
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela all celebrate el Día del Padre on the third Sunday of June. However, the following countries celebrate the holiday on different days:
Days in Spanish: Holidays in the Spanish-Speaking World
While some holidays are celebrated throughout the world, others are more typical in Spanish-speaking countries. Check out this list to learn the names of some of the most important days in the Spanish-speaking world!
It’s important to note that in parts of the Spanish-speaking world, the cultural equivalent of April Fools’ Day—called el Día de los Santos Inocentes (Day of the Holy Innocents)—is observed on December 28.
Wait, why’s Cinco de Mayonot on the list?
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more extensively in the United States than it is in Mexico? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla. It is not, as some believe, Mexican Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day takes place on September 16!
Days in Spanish: Holidays in the English-Speaking World
Now that we’ve learned about holidays in the Spanish-speaking world, maybe you’re wondering how to talk about holidays from the English-speaking world—in Spanish!
Which is your favorite day of the year?
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