diario
/ˈdjaɾjo/
The English phrase "daily" is translated into Spanish as diario.
When used as an adjective, diario describes something that occurs every day. Note that diario can also function as a noun, meaning a newspaper or a diary/journal. If you need to use "daily" as an adverb to describe how an action is performed (for example, "I exercise daily"), it is more common to use the adverbial form diariamente.
Meaning: that occurs every day (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word diario serves two purposes: it acts as an adjective meaning "daily" and as a noun meaning "newspaper" or "diary". To express the adverbial meaning "daily" (meaning "every day"), use diariamente instead of the adjective form.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, diario must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use diaria for feminine singular nouns, diarios for masculine plural nouns and diarias for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The term diario oficial refers to the official government gazette where laws must be printed to be legally binding.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term diario refers specifically to a newspaper that is published every single day, whereas periódico can be used for any publication with a regular interval.
- A 'daily' routine is called rutina diaria, but if a Spanish speaker describes their 'daily life', they will use the phrase día a día to emphasize the passage of time.
Examples in context
- Como pescado a diario.I eat fish daily.This sentence shows the use of diario as an adverbial expression.Tatoeba #7181492 by arh, translation #9288909 by Truthwatch3r
- Globes es un diario israelí."Globes" is an Israeli daily newspaper.This sentence shows the use of diario as a noun meaning newspaper.Tatoeba #2935548 by hayastan, translation #12204131 by Miktsoanit
- Ellos requieren un cuidado diario.They need daily care.This sentence shows the use of diario as an adjective.Tatoeba #1192228 by marcelostockle, translation #307568 by CS
- Trabajo diariamente para mejorar mis habilidades.I work daily to improve my skills.
- Todos los empleados deben revisar diariamente sus correos electrónicos.All employees need to check their emails daily.
- Es importante realizar ejercicio cotidiano para mantenerse saludable.It's important to engage in daily exercise to stay healthy.
- Su libro explora los desafíos cotidianos de la vida urbana.His book explores the daily challenges of urban life.
- En este trabajo, se enfrenta a nuevos desafíos a diario.In this job, you face new challenges on a daily basis.
- Debes consumir al menos dos litros de agua a diario para mantener tu cuerpo hidratado.You should consume at least two liters of water daily to keep your body hydrated.
- Me levanto temprano todos los días para ir al trabajo.I wake up early every day to go to work.
- ¿Has practicado piano todos los días?Have you practiced piano every day?
- Aprendo algo nuevo cada día.I learn something new every day.
- Voy al gimnasio cada día después del trabajo.I go to the gym every day after work.
- Yo estudio español todos los días.I study Spanish every day.
- Nosotros trabajamos a diario.We work daily.
- Ella siempre practica deporte todos los días.She always does sports every day.
- Intento leer un libro nuevo regularmente a diario.I try to read a new book regularly every day.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their healthy habits.
- DanielHago ejercicio diario para mantenerme saludable.I exercise daily to stay healthy.
- LucíaYo también, pero prefiero caminar.I do too, but I prefer walking.
- Daniel¿Tienes un horario diario para caminar?Do you have a daily schedule for walking?
- LucíaSí, camino todas las mañanas.Yes, I walk every morning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daily” translations and entries diario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
