próxima semana
The English phrase "next week" is translated into Portuguese as próxima semana.
próxima semana is used to refer to the week following the current one.
Meaning: week after this one (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of próxima (next) and semana (week).
Which one should you use?
While próxima semana is the standard form, you may encounter semana que vem, which literally means "week that comes" and is a very common, colloquial way to express the same idea. In more formal contexts, you might see the preposition added to form Na próxima semana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the informal expression Para a semana can be used interchangeably with na semana que vem. Additionally, in European Portuguese, the phrase Na semana a seguir is used to refer to next week.
Did you know?
- The Portuguese word semana shares a common ancestor with the English word 'septenary', both stemming from the Latin 'septem', meaning 'seven'.
- In Brazilian Portuguese, you will rarely hear the European Portuguese expression para a semana, as Brazilians almost exclusively prefer semana que vem for this context.
- The word próxima is a cognate of the English 'proximate', which is why it feels so familiar to English speakers.
Examples in context
- Darei mais na próxima semana.I'll give you more of them next week.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use próxima semana when discussing giving more of something.Tatoeba #10949335 by carlosalberto, translation #10949327 by carlosalberto
- Eu voltarei na próxima semana.I will come back next week.This sentence shows the use of próxima semana when talking about returning.Tatoeba #520463 by brauliobezerra, translation #520142 by Riko
- Aonde você vai na próxima semana?Where are you going next week?This sentence shows how to ask about plans using próxima semana.Tatoeba #10748202 by ajdavidl, translation #7737277 by CK
- Teremos uma reunião importante na próxima semana.We will have an important meeting next week.
- Os resultados serão apresentados na próxima semana.The results will be presented next week.
- O evento está agendado para acontecer na próxima semana.The event is scheduled to take place next week.
- Nos vemos na semana que vem.See you next week.
- Vou viajar na semana que vem.I'm going to travel next week.
- Semana que vem estaremos ocupados.Next week we'll be busy.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are discussing their schedules at a cafe.
- BeatrizLucas, você está livre na próxima semana?Lucas, are you free next week?
- LucasEstou um pouco ocupado, Beatriz.I am a little busy, Beatriz.
- BeatrizVocê quer almoçar comigo na próxima semana?Do you want to have lunch with me next week?
- LucasCombinado, eu te aviso.Deal, I will let you know.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
