Why English Capitalizes Days of the Week While Spanish Forbids It
By Alexander Ross
Comparing these systems side by side reveals distinct etymological roots, modern spelling standards, approved abbreviations, and exact phonetic values across both languages.
| English Term & IPA | Abbr. | Spanish Equivalent | Etymological Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ | Mon. | lunes (lu.) | Mōnandæg (Moon's Day) / Lunae dies |
| Tuesday /ˈtjuːz.deɪ/ | Tue. / Tues. | martes (ma.) | Tīwesdæg (Tiw/Tyr) / Martis dies |
| Wednesday /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/ | Wed. | miércoles (mi.) | Wōdnesdæg (Odin) / Mercurii dies |
| Thursday /ˈθɜːrz.deɪ/ | Thu. / Thur. | jueves (ju.) | Þūnresdæg (Thor) / Iovis dies |
| Friday /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/ | Fri. | viernes (vi.) | Frīgedæg (Frigg/Freyja) / Veneris dies |
| Saturday /ˈsæt.ər.deɪ/ | Sat. | sábado (sá.) | Sæturnesdæg (Saturn) / Sambatha (Shabbat) |
| Sunday /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ | Sun. | domingo (do.) | Sunnandæg (Sun's Day) / Dies Dominicus |
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
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