cotidiana

Cotidiana is the feminine form of the adjective cotidiano in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning “daily” or “everyday.” It describes things related to ordinary day-to-day life, routines, or the mundane aspects of existence. The masculine forms are cotidiano in Spanish and cotidiano in Portuguese. The word derives from Latin cotidianus, from cotīdiē meaning “daily.” In usage, the masculine and feminine forms appear in expressions such as “vida cotidiana” (everyday life) or “tarea cotidiana” (daily task).

In cultural and academic contexts, cotidiano/a is used to refer to the mundane practices through which societies reproduce themselves, as opposed to extraordinary or ceremonial events. The concept of the quotidian is central in fields like sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, where researchers examine everyday technologies, labor, and social interactions that shape identity and community.

In literature and art, cotidianidad or its feminine form may appear as a theme or title to emphasize ordinary experience rather than grand narratives. Cross-linguistically, related forms exist: quotidian in English, quotidien in French, quotidiano in Italian, and cotidiano in Spanish and Portuguese, each varying by language and gender. The term remains a common way to discuss the ordinary facets of life and their cultural significance.