viernes

bee-EHR-nes/ˈbjeɾnes/

“viernes” means “Friday” in Spanish (The fifth day of the week.).

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A row of five simple, identical items arranged horizontally. The first four items are colored gray, representing the work week, while the fifth item is brightly colored yellow and is gently floating away, symbolizing the arrival of Friday and the weekend.

📝 In Action

Hoy es viernes, ¡por fin!

Today is Friday, finally!

Vamos al cine todos los viernes.

We go to the cinema every Friday.

La reunión ha sido reprogramada para el próximo viernes.

The meeting has been rescheduled for next Friday.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

el viernes negro – Black Friday (shopping day)
los viernes por la noche – Friday nights

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "viernes" in Spanish:

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?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

lunes(Monday) — Noun

martes(Tuesday) — Noun

sábado(Saturday) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Like many days of the week, 'viernes' comes from a Latin phrase honoring a planet/deity. It comes from 'Veneris dies', meaning 'Day of Venus', the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

First recorded: Pre-10th century (in Old Spanish forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: venerdìFrench: vendredi

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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.