Dias (en. Days)

/ˈdi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A 24-hour cycle that begins at midnight.
Today is a sunny day.
Hoy es un día soleado.
The days of the week.
Saturday is my favorite day.
El sábado es mi día favorito.
A term used to refer to time in general.
We have spent very pleasant days together.
Hemos pasado días muy agradables juntos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

day by day
Referring to the daily routine.
día a día
holiday
A non-working day dedicated to celebration.
día de fiesta
day after day
Constant or regular repetition over time.
día tras día

Related Words

diurnal
That occurs during the day.
diurno
working days
Days of the week dedicated to work.
días laborales
holidays
Days dedicated to celebration or rest.
días festivos

Slang Meanings

A particularly good day.
Today was a crazy day, everything went great!
Hoy fue un día de locura, ¡todo salió genial!
Doing something repeatedly every day.
I go to the gym every day, it's my routine!
Voy al gimnasio todos los días, ¡es mi rutina!