la semana que viene
/la semana ke bjene/from spelling rules
In Spanish, next week is said as la semana que viene.
The phrase is used as an adverb to refer to the week following the current one. You can use it to specify certain days or items within that timeframe, such as el martes de la próxima semana (next Tuesday) or las tareas de la próxima semana (the tasks of next week).
Meaning: week after this one (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase la semana que viene literally translates to the week that comes.
Which one should you use?
While la semana que viene is the most common way to express this in everyday spoken Spanish, you may also encounter la próxima semana or la semana próxima. La próxima semana can feel slightly more formal or structured than the standard spoken version.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because semana is a feminine noun, the phrase must remain feminine. You cannot say el semana que viene으로 because the articles and structure must agree with the feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/la semana ke bjene/
Did you know?
- When using la semana que viene in a casual promise, it is often paired with the phrase si Dios quiere, meaning 'if God wills'.
- The word semana is a distant relative of the English word 'seven', as both share a root meaning 'the seventh' in a series.
- In some dialects, the distinction between esta semana and la semana que viene can shift depending on whether the speaker is thinking of the work week or the calendar week.
Examples in context
- Te veo la semana que viene.See you next week.This sentence shows how to use la semana que viene to express seeing someone.Tatoeba #1798799 by Shishir, translation #1476653 by Spamster
- Me voy la semana que viene.I am leaving next week.This sentence uses la semana que viene to describe a departure.Tatoeba #2747056 by Shishir, translation #262147 by CK
- Te veo la semana que viene, Tom.See you next week, Tom.This sentence demonstrates using la semana que viene when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #5568023 by swyter, translation #3371192 by CK
- La reunión será la próxima semana.The meeting will be next week.
- Nuestro proyecto estará listo para la semana siguiente.Our project will be ready for next week.
- ¿Vas a ir al concierto la semana que viene?Are you going to the concert next week?
- Quedemos para tomar un café la siguiente semana.Let's meet for coffee next week.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their travel plans at a café.
- Daniel¿Vas a viajar la semana que viene?Are you traveling next week?
- SofíaSí, la semana que viene me voy de vacaciones.Yes, next week I am going on vacation.
- DanielQué bueno, espero que disfrutes tu viaje.That's great, I hope you enjoy your trip.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, que, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
