lunes por la mañana
/lunes poɾ la maɲana/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "Monday morning" is lunes por la mañana.
This phrase refers to the early part of the day on the first day of the work week.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and parts of Uruguay, Los lunes a la mañana is used to mean "on Monday mornings".
How does it change in a sentence?
When specifying a particular Monday morning, you must use the definite article el before lunes to form el lunes por la mañana. To refer to Monday mornings in general (plural), use the plural article los and the plural form of the day lunes (which remains the same) to form los lunes por la mañana.
How do you pronounce it?
/lunes poɾ la maɲana/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying en lunes por la mañana to mean "on Monday morning". English speakers often mistakenly use the preposition en (in) instead of the definite article el when referring to days of the week.
Did you know?
- The name for Monday is directly tied to the moon. It comes from the Latin Lūnae dīēs, which literally translates to 'day of the moon'.
- The word mañana is a linguistic chameleon. Depending on where it is placed in a sentence, it can mean 'morning' or it can mean 'tomorrow'.
Examples in context
- Tom murió el lunes por la mañana.Tom died Monday morning.This sentence is useful for seeing the phrase used to describe a past event.Tatoeba #5970765 by arh, translation #5485964 by CK
- Nos veremos el lunes por la mañana.We'll meet on Monday morning.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express a future meeting time.Tatoeba #7996638 by arh, translation #7995569 by CK
- El lunes por la mañana me mordió un perro.Monday morning I was bitten by a dog.This sentence is useful for seeing the phrase used to describe a past occurrence.Tatoeba #1534641 by marcelostockle, translation #1534632 by CK
- La reunión está programada para el lunes por la mañanaThe meeting is scheduled for Monday morning
- Llegaré temprano en la mañana del lunesI will arrive early on Monday morning
- Los lunes por la mañana, suelo hacer ejercicioOn Monday mornings, I usually exercise
- Nos vemos el lunes en la mañanaSee you on Monday morning
- Voy al gimnasio los lunes a la mañanaI go to the gym on Monday mornings
- La cita está programada para el lunes por la mañana. Le esperamos a las 9 am puntualmente.The appointment is scheduled for Monday morning. We'll be waiting for you promptly at 9 am.
- ¡Nos vemos el lunes en la mañana para desayunar juntos!See you on Monday morning to have breakfast together!
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two coworkers are discussing their schedules in an office.
- Javier¿Tienes una reunión el lunes por la mañana?Do you have a meeting on Monday morning?
- MaríaNo, estoy libre el lunes por la mañana.No, I am free on Monday morning.
- JavierPerfecto, entonces trabajaremos juntos.Perfect, then we will work together.
- MaríaDe acuerdo, Javier.Agreed, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, lunes, mañana, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
