Domingo (en. Sunday)
/domˈiŋɡo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The day of the week that follows Saturday and precedes Monday.
On Sunday we are going to visit our grandparents.
El domingo vamos a visitar a nuestros abuelos.
Day traditionally reserved for rest and family in many cultures.
Sundays are ideal days to go out with friends.
Los domingos son días ideales para salir con amigos.
In Christianity, a day of worship and celebration.
The faithful attend Mass on Sunday.
Los fieles asisten a misa el domingo.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'dies Dominicus', which means 'day of the Lord'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Palm Sunday
Sunday before Holy Week, on which the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is celebrated.
domingo de ramos
Black Sunday
Term used to describe a tragic or unfortunate day.
domingo negro
Cultural Sunday
Practice of dedicating Sunday to cultural and recreational activities.
domingo cultural
Related Words
weekend
Saturday and Sunday, considered together as a period of rest.
fin de semana
Monday
The day that follows Sunday.
lunes
Saturday
The day that precedes Sunday.
sábado
Slang Meanings
Party day
Sunday is the best day to have a barbecue.
El domingo es el mejor día para hacer una parrillada.
To Sunday
This weekend I only plan to lounge around and do nothing.
Este fin de semana solo planeo dominguear y no hacer nada.