Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
día
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdia/
Meaning
- masculine nounday
Example
Hoy es un día especial.
Today is a special day.
More examples
¿En qué día te viene mejor?
Which day suits you best?
Core concept
Twenty-four-hour cycle from one midnight to the next.
Common phrases
buen día
good day
día libre
day off
día de descanso
rest day
Similar words
fecha: Calendar date expressed as year, month, and day.
mañana: Morning period from sunrise until about midday.
tarde: Afternoon period from about midday until sunset.
noche: Nighttime period from sunset until the following dawn.
Definition in Spanish
Unidad de tiempo que dura aproximadamente veinticuatro horas, que marca el ciclo entre una medianoche y la siguiente y se usa para hablar de días concretos en el calendario.
Word origin
From Latin dies and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- 'to shine', originally referring to daylight and the daily cycle.
Usage tips
- Masculine despite its -a ending, so use el día and un día, and use buenos días only in the morning.