fin de semana largo
/fin de semana laɾɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'holiday weekend' is expressed in Spanish as fin de semana largo.
This phrase describes a weekend that is extended because a public holiday falls on a Friday or Monday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase fin de semana largo literally translates to 'end of week long'.
Which one should you use?
While fin de semana largo is a descriptive way to say long weekend, the term puente is the more idiomatic term used in daily conversation to describe a holiday weekend.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word puente is used to refer to a holiday weekend. This is a very common way to refer to the concept, literally meaning 'bridge' because it bridges the gap between a workday and a holiday.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun phrase and follows standard Spanish gender agreement. Since fin is masculine, the adjective largo must also be masculine, as seen in un fin de semana largo.
How do you pronounce it?
/fin de semana laɾɡo/
Did you know?
- The word semana shares a common ancestor with the English word 'september', as both derive from the Latin root for 'seven'.
- While puente literally means 'bridge', it is used as a verb in some regions. A person might say they are puenteando to describe the act of taking an extra day off to create a long weekend.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the government officially moves holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Thursday to the nearest Monday or Friday to create a puente for the public.
Examples in context
- Este año, disfrutaremos de un fin de semana festivo en la costa.This year, we will enjoy a holiday weekend on the coast.
- ¡Estoy emocionado por el finde largo! ¿Ya tienes planes?I'm excited for the long weekend! Do you already have plans?
- El próximo finde largo será perfecto para hacer una escapada.The next long weekend will be perfect for a getaway.
- Este fin de semana largo es ideal para viajar.This holiday weekend is ideal for traveling.
- ¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana largo?What plans do you have for the holiday weekend?
- No trabajaré durante el fin de semana largo.I will not work during the holiday weekend.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are talking in the office on a Thursday.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿qué harás este fin de semana largo?María, what will you do this holiday weekend?
- MaríaVoy a visitar a mi familia, Alejandro.I am going to visit my family, Alejandro.
- AlejandroQué bien, yo iré a la playa.That's great, I will go to the beach.
- María¡Disfruta mucho tu fin de semana largo!Enjoy your holiday weekend very much!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fin, largo, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
