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by Adam DeLaCruz on January 13th, 2005

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How did the days of the week get their names in Spanish?

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  • by Majaxu on January 30th, 2005

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    I'll start by naming them first:
    Domingo, Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes, and Sábado.

    Domingo: Sunday. From the latin "domenicus dies", meaning day of the lord. For cristians monday is traditionally the first day of the week, but for most hebrews it should be counted as the first because it's supposed to be marking the day after Jesus resusitated, Saturday.
    Lunes: Monday. From the latin "lunae dies", meaning day of the moon.
    Martes: Tuesday: From the latin "martis dies", meaning day of Mars.
    Miércoles: Wednesday. From the latin "mercuri dies", meaning day of Mercury.
    Jueves: Thursday. From the latin "jovis dies", meaning day of Jupiter.
    Viernes: Friday. From the latin "veneris dies", meaning day of Venus.
    Sabado: Saturday. from the hebrew "sabbath", meaning rest. My question is: Arriving home at 5 a.m. -usually drunk- is considered resting? I guess I'll have to keep resting until my liver begs for mercy. :D

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