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"Day" in Spanish: día
el día
Day in Spanish is el día. It is masculine despite ending in -a: el día. Buenos días means good morning.
Greeting
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How to pronounce día
Say it
DEE-ah
/ˈdi.a/
DEE-ah. Stress DEE. Soft d. Two clear vowels.
"Day" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el día | the day A calendar day or daytime. | A calendar day or daytime. |
| buenos días | good morning Greeting until about midday. | Greeting until about midday. |
| todo el día | all day Duration through the day. | Duration through the day. |
| al día | per day / up to date Prices per day or staying current. | Prices per day or staying current. |
| de día | by day / in daytime Opposite of de noche. | Opposite of de noche. |
How to use día in real life
- 1Greeting
Buenos días.
Good morning.
Días is the plural of día.
- 2Long shift
Trabajo todo el día.
I work all day.
Todo el día for duration.
- 3Planning
¿Qué día es hoy?
What day is today?
Qué día asks the weekday.
Mistakes English speakers make with día
Incorrect: La día es larga.
Correct: El día es largo.
Día is masculine: el día, despite -a.
Incorrect: Buen día a ustedes vosotros.
Correct: Buenos días a ustedes.
Use buenos días and ustedes in Latin America.
Good to know
Buenos días stays common in shops across Latin America until midday. After that, switch to buenas tardes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning at a café
ChatPal
Buenos días. ¿Qué van a pedir?
Good morning. What will you order?
You
Buenos días. Un café, por favor.
Good morning. A coffee, please.
ChatPal
¿Pasan todo el día aquí?
Are you spending the whole day here?
You
Solo una hora. Gracias.
Just an hour. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Day" in Spanish
Why is it el día, not la día?
Día is masculine. Say el día, un día.
How do I say good morning?
Buenos días.
How do I say all day?
Todo el día.
Are day names capitalized?
No. Write lunes, martes in lowercase.
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