dos veces por semana
/dos beθes poɾ semana/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two times a week" is translated into Spanish as dos veces por semana.
This phrase describes an event that happens twice during each seven-day period.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dos (two), veces (times), por (per/by) and semana (week).
Which one should you use?
While dos veces literally means "two times", it is the standard way to say "twice" in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition a can be used instead of por to express frequency, as in dos veces a la semana.
How do you pronounce it?
/dos beθes poɾ semana/
Did you know?
- The word semana is a linguistic relative of the English word 'september', as both derive from the Latin word for 'seven'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone says they do something dos veces por semana, they might actually mean 'roughly twice' rather than a strict schedule.
- Spanish uses the word semana for a calendar week, but unlike English, it doesn't have a common separate word for 'weekday' that isn't just 'day of the week'.
Examples in context
- Tengo clases de inglés dos veces por semana.I have English classes two times a week.
- Necesito hacer ejercicio dos veces por semana para mantenerme en forma.I need to exercise two times a week to stay in shape.
- Voy al gimnasio dos veces a la semana para mantenerme saludable.I go to the gym two times a week to stay healthy.
- Tengo reuniones importantes dos veces a la semana en la oficina.I have important meetings two times a week at the office.
- Salgo con amigos dos veces por semana para relajarme.I go out with friends two times a week to relax.
- Ve a comprar víveres dos veces a la semana para mantener la despensa llena.Go grocery shopping two times a week to keep the pantry stocked.
- Voy al gimnasio dos veces por semana.I go to the gym two times a week.
- Ella estudia inglés dos veces por semana.She studies English two times a week.
- Tenemos clases de yoga dos veces por semana.We have yoga classes two times a week.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing their workout routines.
- Daniel¿Cuántas veces haces ejercicio, Elena?How many times do you exercise, Elena?
- ElenaHago ejercicio dos veces por semana.I exercise two times a week.
- DanielYo entreno tres veces por semana.I train three times a week.
- ElenaEso es mucho trabajo para ti.That is a lot of work for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dos, por, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
