Days of the week in Catalan

Curious how to say Monday, Tuesday, or Friday in Catalan? In this short guide, you’ll learn the seven days of the week in Catalan, as well as helpful words and expressions connected to time – all with audio to help you with pronunciation. Whether you’re planning a trip to Barcelona or diving into Catalan culture, this vocabulary will be a solid addition to your learning.

How Days of the Week Work in Catalan

In Catalan, the names of the weekdays are lowercase and most of them begin with “dilluns,” “dimarts,” and so on. The word “dia” (day) appears in many of them. The days follow the same weekly order as in English, starting with Monday. You’ll also notice that Catalan uses definite articles like “el” or “els” when talking about days in certain contexts – for example, “el dilluns” (on Monday).

Days of the Week in Catalan

Common Words Related to Days

To better understand and use the days of the week in real conversations, it’s useful to learn related time words. Think expressions like “today,” “tomorrow,” or “next week.” You’ll find them handy whether you’re making plans or simply understanding a schedule.

Words Related to Days of the Week

Quick Grammar Notes

• No capital letters: In Catalan, weekday names are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.
• Plural forms: Catalan sometimes uses plural forms when referring to recurring events (e.g., els dimarts – on Tuesdays).
• Articles are common: You’ll often hear “el dilluns” instead of just “dilluns.”

Practice Tip

Once you know the vocabulary, try building short sentences like:

• Què fas el dissabte? – What are you doing on Saturday?
• Demà és dimarts. – Tomorrow is Tuesday.

With regular review and listening to the pronunciation, you’ll be able to talk about your week in Catalan confidently.

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