el viernes
/el bjeɾnes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "on Friday" is translated into Spanish as el viernes.
The phrase is used to indicate that something happens on the day of the week called Friday.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Los viernes is the most common expression to refer to events happening on Fridays. In Spain, Los viernes por la tarde is used when referring specifically to events happening on Friday afternoons. In Latin American countries, Los viernes en la noche is used to specify events happening on Friday nights.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the definite article el is used to express the preposition "on" when referring to specific days of the week. To say "on Fridays" (recurring every Friday), use the plural form los viernes.
How do you pronounce it?
/el bjeɾnes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the preposition en (en viernes) instead of the definite article el (el viernes) to mean "on Friday".
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase viernes trece for 'Friday the 13th' carries a heavy superstitious weight, often leading people to avoid signing contracts or traveling on that specific day.
- The word viernes comes from the Latin Veneris, meaning it is the day of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
- Unlike English, where the names of days are always capitalized, viernes is written with a lowercase letter in Spanish unless it starts a sentence.
Examples in context
- Nos vemos el viernes.See you on Friday.This sentence shows how to use el viernes to indicate when you will see someone.Tatoeba #1278664 by Shishir, translation #9741429 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Qué harás el viernes?What will you do on Friday?This sentence uses el viernes to ask about plans for that day.Tatoeba #7289847 by UsuarioX, translation #69479 by CK
- Tengo una cita el viernes.I have a date on Friday.This sentence uses el viernes to state an appointment scheduled for that day.Tatoeba #4392431 by pchamorro, translation #2358684 by CK
- El viernes tengo una reuniónOn Friday, I have a meeting
- Los viernes por la tarde juego al fútbolOn Friday afternoons, I play soccer
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the end of the week.
- Javier¿Vienes a la fiesta el viernes?Are you coming to the party on Friday?
- LucíaSí, iré el viernes por la noche.Yes, I will go on Friday night.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Nos vemos allí.That's great! See you there.
- LucíaPerfecto, hasta el viernes, Javier.Perfect, see you Friday, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, viernes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
