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How to Say "Friday" in Spanish
Learn 'viernes,' the Spanish word for Friday, and how to use it in everyday conversation.
viernes
vee-EHR-nesneutral
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Use 'viernes' when referring to the day of the week. It's perfect for making plans, like asking 'What are you doing on Friday?' or stating 'I'll see you Friday.'
Alternatives
- el viernesUse this when referring to 'the Friday' in a specific context.
- este viernesUse this to specifically mean 'this coming Friday'.
Ways to get it wrong
Viernes vs. Venerable
Don't confuse 'viernes' (Friday) with words that sound similar but have different meanings.
Pronunciation of 'v'
In Spanish, the 'v' often sounds closer to a 'b' sound, so practice saying 'bee-EH-nes'.
A small cultural note
Friday often marks the end of the work week and the start of the weekend in Spanish-speaking cultures, with many social gatherings occurring on this day.
Frequently asked
what is viernes in english
'Viernes' is the Spanish word for Friday. It refers to the fifth day of the week.
is viernes capitalized in spanish
Days of the week like 'viernes' are generally not capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence. This is different from English.
What are the days of the week in Spanish?
The days of the week in Spanish are: lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado, and domingo.
How do you say Friday in Mexico?
Friday is said as 'viernes' in Mexico, just as it is in all Spanish-speaking countries.
What are the 7 days in Spanish in order?
The seven days of the week in Spanish, in order, are: lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, viernes, sábado, domingo.
What is Saturday in Spanish?
Saturday in Spanish is 'sábado'.
What is Thursday in Spanish?
Thursday in Spanish is 'jueves'.
