Martes (en. Tuesday)

/ˈmaɾ.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The day of the week that follows Monday and precedes Wednesday.

I have an important meeting on Tuesday.

El martes tengo una reunión importante.

In Spanish culture, it is a day associated with bad luck according to some traditions.

Many people are afraid to perform important acts on Tuesday the 13th.

A muchas personas les da temor realizar actos importantes un martes 13.

It derives from the Latin 'Martis dies', which means 'day of Mars', the Roman god of war.

Tuesday the 13th

A date that is considered unlucky in some Spanish-speaking cultures.

Martes 13

Carnival Tuesday

The Tuesday that precedes Ash Wednesday in the celebration of Carnival.

martes de carnaval

Tuesdays

Reference to any activity or event that takes place on a Tuesday.

días de martes

Wednesday

Third day of the week.

miércoles

Monday

First day of the week.

lunes

Sunday

Seventh day of the week.

domingo

Coffee Tuesday

Coffee Tuesday is when friends get together to chat and have coffee.

El martes de café es cuando los amigos se reúnen a charlar y tomar café.

Party Tuesday

It’s a party Tuesday because there’s a special event in the city.

Es un martes de fiesta porque hay un evento especial en la ciudad.