questo fine settimana
/ˈkwes.to ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/word by word
In Italian, "this weekend" is questo fine settimana.
The phrase refers to the coming Saturday and Sunday, or the Saturday and Sunday that has just passed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of questo (this), fine (end) and settimana (week), literally meaning "this end week".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Southern Italy, questo fine settimana can be exchanged for sto fine settimana.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine because it is governed by the noun fine (end), which is masculine in this specific compound usage.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkwes.to ˈfi.ne set.tiˈma.na/. It has 7 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Italians may use the phrase fare il ponte during a weekend if a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, meaning they 'build a bridge' to create a long break.
- The word questo evolved from the Vulgar Latin eccum iste, combining a pointing word and the Latin word for 'that'.
- Although fine usually means 'end', it can also mean 'purpose' or 'goal' in other Italian contexts.
Examples in context
- Lavorano questo fine settimana.They are working this weekend.This sentence shows how to use questo fine settimana to describe people working.Tatoeba #2612005 by Guybrush88, translation #2611957 by CM
- Lavorerò questo fine settimana.I'll be working this weekend.This sentence uses questo fine settimana to express a future intention to work.Tatoeba #9915910 by Guybrush88, translation #7192320 by CK
- Dove vai questo fine settimana?Where are you going this weekend?This sentence uses questo fine settimana to ask about someone's plans.Tatoeba #11656658 by Nuel, translation #6024944 by CK
- Domani dovrò lavorare, ma questo fine settimana andrò al mare.Tomorrow I have to work, but this weekend I'll go to the beach.
- Hai piani per questo fine settimana?Do you have any plans for this weekend?
- Andiamo a fare una gita questo sabato e domenica.Let's go on a trip this Saturday and Sunday.
- 74 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are talking about their plans over the phone.
- MartinaHai programmi per questo fine settimana?Do you have plans for this weekend?
- MatteoNo, non ho nulla di speciale in mente.No, I don't have anything special in mind.
- MartinaAllora, vuoi andare al mare con me?Then, do you want to go to the beach with me?
- MatteoSì, ottima idea, Martina!Yes, great idea, Martina!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (questo, fine, settimana) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fine, questo, settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
