el próximo fin de semana
/el pɾoɡsimo fin de semana/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "next weekend" is el próximo fin de semana.
The phrase refers to the Saturday and Sunday following the current week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of el (the), próximo (next) and fin de semana (end of week).
Which one should you use?
While el próximo fin de semana is the standard form, you can also say el fin de semana que viene, which means "the weekend that comes." For more casual speech, you may use the colloquial forms el próximo finde or el finde que viene.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because fin de semana is a singular noun phrase, the adjective próximo must also be in its singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/el pɾoɡsimo fin de semana/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the definite article el before próximo fin de semana, but in Spanish, the article is required.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'next weekend' to mean the upcoming one, some Spanish speakers use el próximo fin de semana to refer to the one after the immediate next one, leading to potential confusion.
- The word próximo is a doublet of the word prójimo, which means 'neighbor' or 'fellow human being'. Both words share the same Latin root referring to proximity.
Examples in context
- El próximo fin de semana también será lluvioso.Next weekend will also be rainy.This sentence is useful for describing the weather during el próximo fin de semana.Tatoeba #8189035 by arh, translation #8271936 by lunchmeat317
- Tom espera que Mary venga el próximo fin de semana.Tom hopes that Mary will come next weekend.This sentence is useful for expressing a hope regarding someone's arrival during el próximo fin de semana.Tatoeba #1478672 by marcelostockle, translation #1028636 by CK
- Quiero saber si puedes ir a pescar con nosotros el próximo fin de semana.I want to know if you can go fishing with us next weekend.This sentence is useful for asking someone about their availability to go fishing during el próximo fin de semana.Tatoeba #2248541 by marcelostockle, translation #2042711 by CK
- ¿Vas a venir a la fiesta el próximo fin de semana?Are you coming to the party next weekend?
- El fin de semana que viene tenemos una reunión de trabajo.We have a work meeting the weekend that is coming.
- ¡Vamos a hacer una excursión el finde que viene!We are going on a trip next weekend!
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing their plans at a café.
- María¿Tienes planes para el próximo fin de semana?Do you have plans for next weekend?
- MateoNo, todavía no tengo nada planeado.No, I don't have anything planned yet.
- MaríaPodemos ir al cine si quieres.We can go to the movies if you want.
- MateoMe parece una idea excelente, María.That sounds like an excellent idea, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, el, fin, próximo, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
