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How to Say "Tuesday" in Spanish

Learn to say 'Tuesday' in Spanish: 'martes'. Essential for scheduling and daily conversation.

martes

MAR-tesneutral

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Use 'martes' when referring to the day of the week, like when making plans or discussing events. For example, you might say 'La reunión es el martes' (The meeting is on Tuesday).

Alternatives

  • el martesUse this when specifying 'on Tuesday' or 'the Tuesday'.

Ways to get it wrong

Confusing with 'marte'

Remember to include the 's' at the end; 'marte' is not a word.

Pronunciation of 'r'

The 'r' in 'martes' is a single tap, not a rolled 'rr'.

Frequently asked

How do you say Tuesday in Spanish?

The most common way to say Tuesday in Spanish is 'martes'. This is the standard term used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

When do Spanish speakers use 'martes'?

Spanish speakers use 'martes' just like English speakers use 'Tuesday', to refer to the second day of the work week. It's used in daily conversation, scheduling, and discussions about events.

Are there different words for Tuesday in Spanish?

No, 'martes' is the universally accepted word for Tuesday in Spanish. You might hear 'el martes' when specifying 'on Tuesday', but 'martes' itself is the name of the day.

What is Tuesday in Spanish?

Tuesday in Spanish is martes. It is pronounced MAR-tes.

What are the 7 days in Spanish?

The 7 days of the week in Spanish are: lunes (Monday), martes (Tuesday), miércoles (Wednesday), jueves (Thursday), viernes (Friday), sábado (Saturday), and domingo (Sunday).

What is the difference between martes and miércoles?

Martes means Tuesday and is pronounced MAR-tes. Miércoles means Wednesday and is pronounced mee-AIR-co-les.