Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

segunda-feira

Noun

/seɡunˈdɐ ˈfeɾɐ/

Definition

The term for Monday in Portuguese, literally translating to ‘second day’ in English, as it is the second day of the week according to the ISO 8601 standard.

Examples

Hoje é segunda-feira e precisamos voltar ao trabalho.
Na segunda-feira, temos reunião com o chefe.
Odete sempre diz que segunda-feira é um novo começo.

Meaning

In many cultures, Monday is considered the first day of the working week, making ‘segunda-feira’ synonymous with the start of a new work or school week.