Feliz domingo
/feliθ dominɡo/from spelling rules
Feliz domingo is the Spanish way to say happy Sunday.
Feliz domingo is a greeting used to wish someone a pleasant Sunday. In Spanish, it is very common to use exclamation marks (¡ !) when using this phrase as a greeting or well-wish, such as in ¡Feliz domingo!
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective feliz (happy) and the noun domingo (Sunday).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the phrase ¡Buen domingo! is used to mean Good Sunday!
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'Happy Sundays' (plural), you must change both the adjective and the noun to their plural forms: Felices domingos. A common and more complete way to express the sentiment is Que tengas un feliz domingo.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθ dominɡo/
Did you know?
- Spanish has a separate word domínico that shares the same Latin root as domingo but is used as an adjective to describe things related to the Dominican order.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, Sunday is traditionally the day for paseo, a leisurely stroll or outing with family, making Feliz domingo a common phrase heard in public parks.
- Because of its Latin roots, the word domingo is a close relative of the word 'dominion' in English.
Examples in context
- ¡Disfruta tu domingo al máximo, María!Enjoy your Sunday to the fullest, Maria!
- Espero que tu domingo esté lleno de risas y alegría.I hope your Sunday is filled with laughter and joy.
- Feliz domingo a todos.Happy Sunday to everyone.
- ¡Feliz domingo, familia!Happy Sunday, family!
- Te deseo un feliz domingo.I wish you a happy Sunday.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía meet in a cafe on a sunny morning.
- Daniel¡Hola, Sofía! Feliz domingo.Hello, Sofía! Happy Sunday.
- SofíaGracias, Daniel. Igualmente para ti.Thank you, Daniel. Same to you.
- Daniel¿Qué planes tienes para hoy?What plans do you have for today?
- SofíaSolo descansar un poco.Just rest a little bit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
