mañana
/maˈɲana/
The Spanish word for "tomorrow" is 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) |
mañana is an adverb used to refer to the day after the present day. It can also function as a noun meaning "the day after the present day".
Which one should you use?
When used as an adverb meaning "tomorrow", mañana is used without an article. In contrast, the noun phrase la mañana refers specifically to "the morning".
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈɲana/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying mañana to a person might be a polite way of saying 'not now' or 'eventually', rather than a firm promise for the next day.
- While mañana is the standard word today, Old Spanish used the word cras. This was inherited directly from the Latin word crās.
- Spanish has a specific expression mañana sin falta, which means 'tomorrow without fail'. It is used to add a layer of solemn promise to a deadline.
Examples in context
- Hoy no, mañana sí.Today no, tomorrow yes.This sentence shows how to use mañana to express a change in availability from today to tomorrow.Tatoeba #477942 by MondCivitano, translation #12214680 by Miktsoanit
- Su boda es mañana.Their wedding is tomorrow.This sentence demonstrates using mañana to state 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 shows mañana used to indicate when an action will occur.Tatoeba #2888074 by Shishir, translation #2889456 by CK
- Mañana tengo una reunión importante.Tomorrow I have an important meeting.
- ¡Nos vemos mañana!See you tomorrow!
- 1519 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are planning a coffee date.
- Daniel¿Quieres tomar un café mañana?Do you want to have a coffee tomorrow?
- SofíaSí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
- DanielPerfecto, nos vemos mañana.Perfect, see you tomorrow.
- SofíaHasta mañana, Daniel.See you tomorrow, Daniel.
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.
