toda la semana
/toda la semana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the whole week" is translated into Spanish as toda la semana.
This phrase is used to describe the entire duration of a seven-day period.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of toda (all/whole), la (the) and semana (week).
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often distinguish between the phrases "all week" and "the whole week", in Spanish toda la semana is the standard way to express both.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, la semana entera is used as an alternative to la semana completa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective toda must agree in gender with the feminine noun semana, so it ends in a rather than o.
How do you pronounce it?
/toda la semana/
Did you know?
- The word semana shares a common ancestor with the English word 'september', as both derive from the Latin 'septem', meaning 'seven'.
- In most Spanish speaking cultures, the 'whole week' is considered to start on Monday rather than Sunday.
- To refer specifically to the working days from Monday to Friday, Spanish speakers use the phrase entre semana.
Examples in context
- Pasé toda la semana en Boston.I spent the whole week in Boston.This sentence is useful for describing a location where you spent toda la semana.Tatoeba #3007958 by hayastan, translation #1887686 by CK
- Estuve toda la semana solo, y anhelaba una conversación.I spent the whole week alone, and I longed for conversation.This sentence is useful for expressing how you felt during the time you spent toda la semana.Tatoeba #1667218 by termito2nd, translation #2740770 by Wierdmin
- No he dormido nada toda la semana.I haven't slept at all the whole week.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about their work schedule.
- María¿Vas a trabajar toda la semana?Are you going to work the whole week?
- MateoSí, tengo mucho trabajo pendiente.Yes, I have a lot of work pending.
- MaríaQué mal, espero que descanses pronto.That's too bad, I hope you rest soon.
- MateoGracias, María. Te lo agradezco.Thanks, María. I appreciate it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
