es viernes
/es bjeɾnes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it is Friday" is translated into Spanish as es viernes.
es viernes is used to identify the current day of the week as Friday.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Spain, you might hear the phrase Es viernes ya to express that it is already Friday.
How does it change in a sentence?
When stating the day of the week in Spanish, do not use an indefinite article like un or una. For example, you say es viernes rather than es un viernes.
How do you pronounce it?
/es bjeɾnes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid capitalizing the day of the week. In Spanish, viernes should be written in lowercase when it appears in the middle of a sentence.
Did you know?
- The word es in es viernes is a direct relative of the Sanskrit word अस्ति, which also means 'is'.
- While es viernes is a simple statement of time, the phrase por fin es viernes functions like the English 'TGIF' to express shared relief that the work week has ended.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, viernes is associated with 'Viernes Santo', the Good Friday of Holy Week, which involves distinct traditions and fasting.
Examples in context
- Hoy es viernes.Today is Friday.
- ¡Por fin es viernes!Finally, it is Friday!
- No, todavía no es viernes.No, it is not Friday yet.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in the office at the end of the week.
- María¿Ya es viernes?Is it Friday already?
- AlejandroSí, hoy es viernes.Yes, today is Friday.
- MaríaQué bueno, Alejandro.That's good, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Ya casi termina la semana!The week is almost over!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, viernes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
