lunes
/ˈlunes/
lunes is the Spanish word for Monday.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lunes is invariable, so its spelling does not change between singular and plural forms. To refer to a specific upcoming Monday, use the singular form with the definite article el lunes. To express that something happens every Monday or on Mondays in general, use the plural form los lunes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlunes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the preposition en to say 'on Monday' (en lunes), but in Spanish, you simply use the definite article el lunes.
Did you know?
- The word lunes is derived from the Latin Lūnae dīēs, which means 'day of the moon'.
- The lack of capitalization for lunes in Spanish contrasts with the English requirement to always capitalize 'Monday' in a sentence.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, lunes is associated with the 'lunes de ceniza' or Ash Monday, which marks the beginning of Lenten traditions in some regions.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una reunión el lunes.We have a meeting on Monday.
- La conferencia se llevará a cabo el lunes a las 9 de la mañana.The conference will take place on Monday at 9 in the morning.
- El día lunes es mi día más ocupado de la semana.Monday is my busiest day of the week.
- Tengo una reunión el lunes.I have a meeting on Monday.
- El lunes es un día ocupado.Monday is a busy day.
- Nos vemos el próximo lunes.See you next Monday.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their schedule at the office.
- Elena¿Terminas el informe este lunes?Will you finish the report this Monday?
- JavierSí, lo tendré listo para la tarde.Yes, I will have it ready by the afternoon.
- ElenaPerfecto, Javier, gracias por tu ayuda.Perfect, Javier, thanks for your help.
- JavierDe nada, Elena, nos vemos luego.You're welcome, Elena, see you later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lunes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lunes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
