Monday in Spanish: lunes
Pronounced LOO-nes — literally “Moon's day”.
Monday in Spanish at a Glance
| Spanish word | lunes |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | LOO-nes (lu·nes) |
| Literal meaning | Moon's day |
| Abbreviation | lun. / L |
From Latin dies Lunae, “day of the Moon” — the same meaning as English Monday. The Moon (la Luna) still shines through clearly in the modern word.
How to Pronounce lunes
LOO-nes — syllable by syllable: lu·nes.
- Spanish vowels are short and pure — every vowel is always pronounced the same way.
- The stress falls on the syllable shown in capitals in the guide above; written accents (é, á) mark irregular stress.
- In Spain the d between vowels softens to a th-like sound (sábado ≈ “SAH-ba-tho”).
Example Sentences with lunes
How to Say “Happy Monday” in Spanish
“¡Feliz lunes!” is genuinely common in Spanish — you'll see it all over social media every Monday morning, often with emojis and sunrise photos.
All 7 Days of the Week in Spanish
Spanish inherited the Roman planetary week almost intact: Monday through Friday still carry the names of the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, while the weekend was renamed by the Church — sábado from the Sabbath and domingo from “the Lord's day”. The week starts on Monday.
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | lunes | LOO-nes | |
| Tuesday | martes | MAR-tes | |
| Wednesday | miércoles | MYEHR-koh-les | |
| Thursday | jueves | HWEH-bes | |
| Friday | viernes | BYEHR-nes | |
| Saturday | sábado | SAH-bah-doh | |
| Sunday | domingo | doh-MEEN-goh |
See the full guide: Days of the Week in Spanish.
Cultural Notes: Monday in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Like English speakers, Spaniards and Latin Americans groan about lunes — “los lunes” are shorthand for the back-to-work blues. The Spanish week officially starts on Monday, unlike US calendars.
Did You Know?
From Latin dies Lunae, “day of the Moon” — the same meaning as English Monday. The Moon (la Luna) still shines through clearly in the modern word. Curious how English got its name for Monday? See our guide to the origins of the days of the week.
How to Use lunes in a Sentence
Spanish uses the article el instead of “on”: el lunes = on Monday. The plural los lunes means “every Monday”: Trabajo los lunes = I work on Mondays. Days ending in -s keep the same form in the plural; only sábado and domingo add an -s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say Monday in Spanish?
Monday in Spanish is lunes, pronounced “LOO-nes”. It literally means “Moon's day”.
What does lunes mean in English?
From Latin dies Lunae, “day of the Moon” — the same meaning as English Monday. The Moon (la Luna) still shines through clearly in the modern word.
How do you pronounce lunes?
It's pronounced “LOO-nes” — broken into syllables: lu·nes. Use the audio button on this page to hear a recording.
How do you say “Happy Monday” in Spanish?
¡Feliz lunes!. “¡Feliz lunes!” is genuinely common in Spanish — you'll see it all over social media every Monday morning, often with emojis and sunrise photos.
How is Monday abbreviated in Spanish?
Monday (lunes) is abbreviated lun. / L on Spanish calendars and schedules.
Is lunes capitalized in Spanish?
No — Spanish never capitalizes weekday names in normal writing. It's siempre lunes, lowercase, unless the word begins a sentence.
How do you say “on Monday” in Spanish?
Use the article el, with no preposition: el lunes = on Monday. For “every Monday”, use the plural: los lunes.
How do you say “today is Monday” in Spanish?
Hoy es lunes. Note there's no article in this expression — not “hoy es el lunes”.