jueves
/ˈxwebes/
jueves is the Spanish word for Thursday.
jueves is used to name the day of the week that follows Wednesday and precedes Friday.
Which one should you use?
While jueves is the standard term, el día jueves is a more formal way to express the concept of Thursday. In some regions, such as Spain and parts of Latin America, you may hear the colloquial term juernes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term juernes is used colloquially in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a specific upcoming Thursday, use the singular form with a definite article: el jueves. To express that something happens every Thursday or on Thursdays in general, use the plural form with a definite article: los jueves.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxwebes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
In Spanish, days of the week like jueves are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, el Jueves Santo (Holy Thursday) is one of the most significant days of the religious calendar, featuring elaborate processions and public displays of mourning.
- The word jueves shares a common ancestor with the English word 'Jupiter', as both come from the Latin name for the god Jove.
- The word jueves belongs to a group of days in Spanish named after Roman deities. While 'Monday' and 'Tuesday' in English come from Old English and Norse, the Spanish names follow a consistent Latin mythological pattern.
Examples in context
- ¿Quedamos el día jueves para tomar un café?Shall we meet on Thursday for a coffee?
- El jueves tenemos una reunión importante, no olvides llegar temprano.We have an important meeting on Thursday, don't forget to arrive early.
- Nos vemos el jueves.See you on Thursday.
- Tengo una cita el jueves.I have an appointment on Thursday.
- El jueves es mi cumpleaños.Thursday is my birthday.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their plans for the week.
- Lucía¿Qué vas a hacer el jueves?What are you doing on Thursday?
- AlejandroVoy al cine con un amigo.I am going to the cinema with a friend.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero ir.That's great! I want to go too.
- AlejandroEntonces podemos ir juntos este jueves.Then we can go together this Thursday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jueves, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jueves, CC BY-SA 4.0.
