Lunes (en. Monday)

/ˈlunes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The day of the week that follows Sunday.
Monday marks the start of the work week.
El lunes comienza la semana laboral.
The day of the seven-day cycle that repeats every week.
Monday is the heaviest day for many.
El lunes es el día más pesado para muchos.
In some cultures, a day of rest or celebration.
In some countries, Monday is a holiday.
En algunos países, el lunes es feriado.

Etymology

From Latin 'Lunae dies', which means 'day of the Moon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black Monday
A Monday marked by bad news or negative events.
lunes negro
to do something on a Monday
To postpone an important task until Monday.
hacer algo un lunes
hangover Monday
The Monday after a weekend of parties.
lunes de resaca

Related Words

Sunday
Last day of the week in the Western calendar.
domingo
Tuesday
Second day of the week.
martes
week
A period of seven days.
semana

Slang Meanings

To start the week with strength.
This Monday, I'm going to give it my all at work.
Este lunes lo voy a dar todo en el trabajo.
A day when you start anew.
Monday is the day I start my diets.
El lunes es el día de comenzar mis dietas.
Mobile Monday to refer to tasks that are postponed.
I'm in Mobile Monday mode, doing everything from my phone.
Estoy en modo Mobile Monday, todo lo hago desde el teléfono.