Dia (en. Day)

/ˈdja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Period of light that occurs between dawn and dusk.
Today is a sunny day.
Hoy es un día soleado.
Each of the 24 hours that make up everyday time.
The days of the week are seven.
Los días de la semana son siete.
A particular moment or date.
My birthday is a special day.
El día de mi cumpleaños es especial.

Etymology

From Latin 'dies', which means day or journey.

Common Phrases and Expressions

day by day
Reference to the daily routine.
día a día
to have a day off
Not working on a specific day.
tener un día libre
to give a day
Granting a deadline of one day.
dar un día

Related Words

daytime
Related to the day.
diurno
night
Period of darkness that follows the day.
noche
dawn
Moment when the day begins.
amanecer

Slang Meanings

Holiday.
This weekend is a holiday, so we will celebrate.
Este fin de semana es un día, así que celebraremos.
An important day.
The day is ours; let's make the most of it.
El día es nuestro, vamos a aprovecharlo.