mañana
/maˈɲana/
The English word 'tomorrow' is translated into Spanish as mañana. Wiktionary also lists cras (disused).
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| mañana | /maˈɲana/ |
| cras (disused) |
The word mañana is the most common and universal way to say 'tomorrow' in Spanish. It is used as an adverb to refer to the day after the present day. Note that depending on the context, mañana can also mean 'morning'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The colloquial expression Pa'l mañana is used in some regions such as the Caribbean.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'tomorrow morning', use the phrase mañana por la mañana.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈɲana/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often confuse mañana (tomorrow) with la mañana (the morning). Adding the definite article la changes the meaning from 'tomorrow' to 'the morning'.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says mañana to a request for a favor without specifying a time, it can be a polite, non-committal way of saying 'maybe never'.
- The word mañana essentially contains the concept of 'tomorrow morning' within its very roots, as it evolved from the Vulgar Latin term for 'at early dawn'.
- The relationship between the Spanish mañana and the Portuguese manhã shows how closely related the two languages are, as they both share the same ancient roots.
Examples in context
- Hoy no, mañana sí.Today no, tomorrow yes.This sentence shows how to use mañana to express a change in availability.Tatoeba #477942 by MondCivitano, translation #12214680 by Miktsoanit
- Su boda es mañana.Their wedding is tomorrow.This sentence uses mañana to indicate the date of an event.Tatoeba #1338235 by Shishir, translation #492868 by CK
- Te lo daré mañana.I'll give it to you tomorrow.This sentence uses mañana to express when an action will be performed.Tatoeba #2888074 by Shishir, translation #2889456 by CK
- ¿Nos vemos mañana para almorzar?Shall we meet tomorrow for lunch?
- 1519 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their plans at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir al cine mañana?Do you want to go to the cinema tomorrow?
- DanielSí, Lucía, me encantaría.Yes, Lucía, I would love to.
- LucíaPerfecto, entonces nos vemos mañana.Perfect, then see you tomorrow.
- DanielHasta mañana.See you tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations and entries mañana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cras, mañana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
