📝 In Action
Hoy es viernes, ¡por fin!
A1Today is Friday, finally!
Vamos al cine todos los viernes.
A2We go to the cinema every Friday.
La reunión ha sido reprogramada para el próximo viernes.
A2The meeting has been rescheduled for next Friday.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Articles
Days of the week are always treated as masculine words, so you must use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before them.
Singular and Plural Forms
The word 'viernes' already ends in 's' and stays the same whether you are talking about one Friday or many Fridays (e.g., 'el viernes' is singular, 'los viernes' is plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Capitalization
Mistake: "Empecemos el Viernes."
Correction: Empecemos el viernes. Spanish days of the week are usually not capitalized, unless they start a sentence.
Using 'en' for 'on'
Mistake: "Vamos en viernes."
Correction: Vamos el viernes. To say 'on Friday,' simply use the definite article 'el' (the), you don't need the preposition 'en' (in/on).
⭐ Usage Tips
Habitual Actions
If you want to say something happens 'every Friday,' use the plural article 'los' with the singular form: 'los viernes' (every Friday).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: viernes
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'I will travel on Friday,' which is the most natural way in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'viernes' already masculine?
All days of the week are considered masculine in Spanish because, historically, the word 'día' (day) is masculine. Therefore, they are always introduced by 'el' or 'los'.
Does 'viernes' have a religious meaning?
Yes, indirectly. It relates to Venus, but within Christian culture, 'Viernes Santo' (Good Friday) is a key observance.