este fin de semana
/este fin de semana/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "this weekend" is este fin de semana.
este fin de semana is a common way to refer to the upcoming Saturday and Sunday. You can also be more specific by saying este sábado y domingo if you want to name the individual days.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of este (this), fin (end), de (of) and semana (week), which literally translates to "this end of week".
Which one should you use?
While este fin de semana is the standard phrase, you may encounter the abbreviation este finde in casual settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is grammatically masculine, which is why the demonstrative adjective must be in the masculine form este.
How do you pronounce it?
/este fin de semana/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a 'weekend' might be extended to include a 'puente' or 'bridge' if a holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'weekend' traditionally starts on Friday evening rather than Saturday morning.
- The word semana comes from the Latin word for 'seventh', because the week was historically viewed as a cycle of seven days.
Examples in context
- Este fin de semana nevará.It'll snow this weekend.This sentence uses este fin de semana to talk about the weather.Tatoeba #7523061 by arh, translation #11240586 by Luornu
- Iré a París este fin de semana.I'm going to Paris this weekend.This sentence uses este fin de semana to describe travel plans.Tatoeba #1468405 by marcelostockle, translation #13535484 by araneo
- ¿Estás libre este fin de semana?Are you free this weekend?This sentence uses este fin de semana to ask about someone's availability.Tatoeba #2191934 by Shishir, translation #58568 by CK
- Vamos a organizar una reunión este fin de semanaWe are going to organize a meeting this weekend
- Vamos a la playa este findeLet's go to the beach this weekend
- Podemos quedar para tomar café este sábado y domingoWe can meet for coffee this Saturday and Sunday
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking on the phone about their plans.
- Daniel¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana?What are you going to do this weekend?
- LucíaVoy a visitar a mi familia.I am going to visit my family.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Yo también estaré con mi familia este fin de semana.That's great! I will also be with my family this weekend.
- LucíaDisfruta mucho de tu tiempo con ellos.Enjoy your time with them very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, este, fin, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
