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Lunes

Monday

Beginnernoun

Definition

The first day of the working week.

Example

El lunes tengo una reunión.

On Monday I have a meeting.

Etymology

'Lunes' derives from the Latin 'luna', meaning moon, a reference that embodies many cultural significances of the days of the week.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lunes' is a term used in both informal and formal contexts and is universally acknowledged in all Spanish-speaking regions to represent the first day of the week.

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