domingo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “domingo” mean?
The day of the week following Saturday and before Monday, widely observed as a day of rest and religious worship in many cultures.
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Meaning and Definition
The day of the week following Saturday and before Monday, widely observed as a day of rest and religious worship in many cultures.
Can refer to the latter or final part of something, or a newspaper published on a Sunday, often with supplements. In a religious context, it is the Christian Sabbath.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Slight differences in typical Sunday activities and associated vocabulary. 'Sunday best' (formal clothes) is common in both. 'The Sunday papers' refers to thicker weekend editions.
Connotations
Both cultures associate it with family, leisure, and religion, though the strength of these associations can vary regionally.
Frequency
Equally frequent and used identically in terms of naming the day.
Grammar
How to Use “domingo” in a Sentence
We are meeting on Sunday.Sundays are for relaxing.She works Sundays.It happened last Sunday.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “domingo” in a Sentence
adverb
British English
- The shop is closed Sunday.
- She works Sundays.
American English
- The store is closed Sunday.
- He coaches soccer Sundays.
adjective
British English
- We read the Sunday supplements.
- They have a regular Sunday league match.
American English
- We read the Sunday comics.
- He's just a Sunday driver.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to a non-working day for most businesses in many countries. Used in scheduling (e.g., 'closed Sundays').
Academic
Used in calendars and timetables. Can appear in historical or sociological texts about weekly cycles and rituals.
Everyday
The most common context: planning, discussing weekends, family routines, religious observance.
Technical
Used in computing (date functions), logistics (delivery schedules), and broadcasting (TV schedules).
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “domingo”
- Writing it with a lowercase 's' (incorrect).
- Using wrong preposition ('in Sunday', 'at Sunday').
- Confusing 'Sundays' (each Sunday) with 'Sunday's' (possessive).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
All days of the week and months of the year are proper nouns in English and are always capitalised.
Both are correct but have different meanings. 'On Sunday' refers to a specific, single Sunday (often the upcoming one). 'On Sundays' refers to something that happens habitually every Sunday.
Informally, yes. It can mean 'to spend Sunday in a leisurely way' (e.g., 'We're just going to Sunday at home'). This is a recent, casual usage.
'Sunday's' is the possessive form (e.g., 'Sunday's weather was terrible'). 'Sundays' is the plural form (e.g., 'I work on Sundays').
The day of the week following Saturday and before Monday, widely observed as a day of rest and religious worship in many cultures.
Domingo is usually neutral in register.
Domingo: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsʌndeɪ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsʌndeɪ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “A month of Sundays”
- “In one's Sunday best”
- “Sunday driver”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
SUN + DAY. Imagine the SUN shining on a relaxing DAY off.
Conceptual Metaphor
SUNDAY IS A DAY OF REST/RENEWAL. SUNDAY IS THE END/BEGINNING OF A CYCLE.
Practice
Quiz
What does the idiom 'a month of Sundays' mean?