Spanish Phrase
Trabaja los lunes.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a recurring or habitual action that takes place every Monday. The use of the plural article 'los' before the day of the week signifies that the action is a regular part of a schedule rather than a one-time event.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing someone's work schedule or explaining their routine to others. It is commonly used in professional contexts or when making plans with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Trabajaloslunes
Trabajar (Conjugation)
'Trabaja' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'trabajar', used for he, she, or formal you.
Plural Days
Using 'los' makes the day plural, indicating that the action happens every week on that specific day.
🗨In Conversation
¿Viene Pedro a la fiesta hoy?
Is Pedro coming to the party today?
No, él siempre trabaja los lunes.
No, he always works on Mondays.
✕Common Mistakes
Trabaja en lunes.
In Spanish, you use the definite article (el/los) instead of 'en' when referring to days of the week.
Trabaja los luneses.
Days of the week that end in 's' do not change their spelling in the plural; only the article changes from 'el' to 'los'.
↔Alternatives
Él trabaja cada lunes.
He works every Monday.
Tiene trabajo los lunes.
He has work on Mondays.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the work-life balance is highly valued, but Monday remains the universal start of the professional week. When discussing schedules, being specific about 'los lunes' helps avoid confusion with 'el lunes' (this coming Monday).