Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Día: day
día
Pronunciation: DEE-ah (stress the capital letters)
Día means “day” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: day
- How to say it: DEE-ah
- Gender: el día
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “día” means and how to use it
Día means “day.” It is masculine even though it ends in -a.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el día (masculine)
- Plural: los días
Examples with audio
- Hoy es un buen día.Today is a good day.
- Trabajo todos los días.I work every day.
- Buenos días, ¿cómo está?Good morning, how are you?
Usage tip
Día is masculine: el día, not “la día.” “Buenos días” is the morning greeting, and “hoy en día” means “nowadays.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “day” in Spanish?
“day” in Spanish is “día.” It is pronounced DEE-ah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “día”?
Say DEE-ah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “día” masculine or feminine?
Día is masculine: “el día.” The plural is “días.”
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