viernes
/ˈbjeɾnes/
The Spanish word for Friday is viernes.
viernes is the most common and widely understood way to say Friday in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun viernes is invariable, meaning its spelling does not change between its singular and plural forms. To say "on Friday", use the definite article with the noun: el viernes. To express that something happens habitually "on Fridays", use the plural form: los viernes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbjeɾnes/
Did you know?
- The name viernes is a direct link to the Roman goddess Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, who is the namesake of the day.
- While English speakers often use 'TGIF', Spanish speakers might use por fin es viernes to express the same relief that the work week is ending.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase viernes santo refers to Good Friday, a day of solemnity and fasting that is treated very differently from a typical viernes.
Examples in context
- ¡Estoy emocionado porque mañana es viernes!I'm excited because tomorrow is Friday!
- Queremos informarles que el evento se llevará a cabo el día viernes.We want to inform you that the event will take place on Friday.
- ¡Estoy muy feliz, hoy es viernecito!I'm so happy, today is little Friday!
- Tengo una fiesta este viernes.I have a party this Friday.
- El examen es el viernes.The exam is on Friday.
- Nos vemos el próximo viernes.See you next Friday.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their weekend plans.
- María¿Cuándo tienes tiempo, Daniel?When do you have time, Daniel?
- DanielTengo tiempo el viernes.I have time on Friday.
- María¡Perfecto! Vamos al cine.Perfect! Let's go to the cinema.
- DanielVale, nos vemos entonces.Okay, see you then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry viernes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries viernes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
