Spanish Conversation · Level 4
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Spanish word
domingo
Pronunciation
IPA/doˈmiŋgo/
Meaning
- masculine nounSunday
Example
El domingo tengo que trabajar.
On Sunday I have to work.
More examples
¿Quieres salir el domingo por la tarde?
Do you want to go out on Sunday afternoon?
Core concept
The seventh day of the week commonly set aside for rest and religious observance.
Common phrases
el próximo domingo
next Sunday
cada domingo
every Sunday
el domingo por la tarde
on Sunday afternoon
Similar words
sábado: Day of the week often used for leisure, errands, or social plans.
lunes: Day of the week when work and school commonly resume after the weekend.
día libre: Day when one does not have to work.
feriado: Official day off established by the government or local authorities.
Definition in Spanish
Día de la semana que en muchos calendarios se considera el séptimo, asociado al descanso y a actividades familiares o religiosas.
Word origin
Spanish domingo comes from Latin dominicus 'the Lord's (day)', derived from dominus 'lord', showing its origin in Christian liturgy.
Usage tips
- A natural way to ask about plans is ¿Qué haces el domingo? and a common response pattern is El domingo voy a... when naming plans.
Related words
- domingueroSunday-goernoun
- dominicaldominicaladjective