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La reunión es el martes a las diez de la mañana.
A1The meeting is on Tuesday at ten in the morning.
Todos los martes vamos al gimnasio.
A2Every Tuesday we go to the gym.
¿Qué día es hoy? Hoy es martes.
A1What day is today? Today is Tuesday.
💡 Grammar Points
No Capitalization
Unlike English, days of the week in Spanish (like 'martes') are usually not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Using 'On Tuesday'
To say 'on Tuesday,' you simply use the masculine article 'el' before the day: 'el martes.' You do not need a separate word for 'on.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Plural Form
Mistake: "Using 'los marteses' for 'Tuesdays'."
Correction: The word 'martes' already ends in an 's' and does not change when made plural. Use 'los martes' for 'Tuesdays' or 'every Tuesday'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Habitual Actions
To talk about something that happens every week, use the plural article 'los' with the singular word 'martes': 'los martes' (every Tuesday).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: martes
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How do you correctly say 'I have class every Tuesday'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'martes' masculine if it ends in 's'?
All days of the week in Spanish are masculine. The 's' at the end of 'martes' is just part of the word's original structure, not an indicator of plural form in this case. We use 'el martes' (the Tuesday).
Is 'Martes 13' really bad luck?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, yes! The superstition dictates that Tuesday the 13th is the unlucky day, so people often avoid starting important projects or traveling then.