Week in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'week' is 'semana', pronounced seh-MAH-nah (IPA: /seˈmana/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: semanas).
Pronunciation: seh-MAH-nah
| Spanish | semana |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | seh-MAH-nah · /seˈmana/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | semanas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'semana'
- Esta semana tengo mucho trabajo.
This week I have a lot of work. - ¿Qué vas a hacer el fin de semana?
What are you going to do on the weekend? - Voy al gimnasio tres veces por semana.
I go to the gym three times a week. - La semana que viene mis primos llegan de Argentina y se quedan con nosotros quince días.
Next week my cousins arrive from Argentina and are staying with us for two weeks.
Common Phrases with 'semana'
- el fin de semana
the weekend - la semana que viene
next week - entre semana
on weekdays / during the week
How to Use 'semana'
La semana is feminine. 'Next week' is la semana que viene or la próxima semana; 'last week' is la semana pasada. The weekend is el fin de semana (masculine, because fin is masculine). In Spanish-speaking countries the week traditionally starts on Monday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Week' in Spanish is 'semana', pronounced seh-MAH-nah.
It is spelled s-e-m-a-n-a.
'Semana' is feminine: you say 'la semana'.
The plural of 'semana' is 'semanas'.
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