domingo
/duˈmĩ.ɡu/masculine
The Portuguese word for Sunday is domingo.
domingo is a masculine noun used to refer to the day of the week. Related forms include the adverbial phrase no domingo to mean 'on Sunday', and the adjective dominical.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'on Sunday', use the contraction no (which means 'in the') before domingo. The plural form of domingo is domingos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /duˈmĩ.ɡu/.
When do people say it?
You may encounter the word Domingão, which is a version of domingo used to express excitement or anticipation for the day.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, you may hear the term domingando, which is a verb created from the noun domingo. It means the act of spending a Sunday relaxing or enjoying leisure time.
- In Portuguese, Domingo is a common male given name. You can refer to both the day of the week and a person named Domingo using the same word.
- The word domingo shares a root with the English word 'domain', as both trace back to the concept of ownership or lordship.
Examples in context
- Te vejo no domingo!See you on Sunday!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use domingo when saying 'See you on Sunday'.Tatoeba #6950466 by Ricardo14, translation #1349154 by sacredceltic
- Amanhã é domingo, não?Tomorrow is Sunday, isn't it?This sentence is useful for asking a question using domingo.Tatoeba #5866340 by Ricardo14, translation #5901336 by tvindy
- Nós jogamos no domingo.We play on Sunday.This sentence is useful for stating an action that happens 'on Sunday' using domingo.Tatoeba #1053003 by brauliobezerra, translation #263185 by CK
- Domingo é o dia perfeito para passar tempo com a família.Sunday is the perfect day to spend time with family.
- Estou ansioso para o domingão de sol!I'm excited for a sunny Sunday!
- Vou preparar um delicioso mingau nesse domingo.I'm going to make a delicious 'mingau' this Sunday.
- 255 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their weekend plans over the phone.
- CamilaVocê tem planos para o domingo?Do you have plans for Sunday?
- RodrigoNão, eu vou descansar no domingo.No, I am going to rest on Sunday.
- CamilaQue tal se eu for te visitar?How about if I visit you?
- RodrigoClaro, Camila, será um ótimo domingo!Sure, Camila, it will be a great Sunday!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Sunday” translations and entries domingo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries domingo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
