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"Tuesday" in Spanish: martes
el martes
Tuesday in Spanish is martes. It is masculine: el martes. Los martes means every Tuesday. Keep martes lowercase.
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How to pronounce martes
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MAR-tehs
/ˈmaɾtes/
MAR-tehs. Stress MAR. Soft final ehs.
"Tuesday" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| martes | Tuesday Day name; usually lowercase. | Day name; usually lowercase. |
| el martes | on Tuesday A specific Tuesday. | A specific Tuesday. |
| los martes | on Tuesdays Weekly habit. | Weekly habit. |
| martes por la tarde | Tuesday afternoon/evening Time of day. | Time of day. |
| el martes pasado | last Tuesday Looking back. | Looking back. |
How to use martes in real life
- 1Meeting
La junta es el martes.
The meeting is on Tuesday.
El martes.
- 2Class
Los martes tengo yoga.
On Tuesdays I have yoga.
Los martes for habits.
- 3Past
El martes pasado llovió.
Last Tuesday it rained.
Martes pasado.
Mistakes English speakers make with martes
Incorrect: Voy el Martes.
Correct: Voy el martes.
Write martes in lowercase.
Incorrect: La clase es en martes.
Correct: La clase es el martes.
Use el martes, not en martes.
Good to know
Good to knowLike other weekdays, martes stays lowercase in Latin American writing. Los martes marks recurring plans.
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Gym schedule
ChatPal
¿Entrenamos el martes?
Shall we work out on Tuesday?
You
Sí. Los martes me quedan bien.
Yes. Tuesdays work for me.
ChatPal
¿A las siete?
At seven?
You
El martes a las siete, perfecto.
Tuesday at seven, perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tuesday" in Spanish
Is martes masculine?
Yes: el martes, los martes.
Do I capitalize martes?
No, unless it starts the sentence.
How do I say every Tuesday?
Los martes.
How do I say last Tuesday?
El martes pasado.
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