terçafeira

Terça-feira is the Portuguese word for Tuesday. It is the second day of the week in most calendars, following Monday and preceding Wednesday. The name "terça-feira" derives from the Latin "dies Martis," meaning "day of Mars." Mars was the Roman god of war. In many cultures, Tuesday is considered a day of moderate luck, neither particularly auspicious nor inauspicious. Some traditions associate it with different planetary influences or spiritual concepts. The significance of Tuesday can vary across different cultural and religious contexts, often reflecting historical and linguistic roots. In terms of weekly routines, it typically marks the continuation of work and school schedules after the start of the week.