dos semanas
/dos semanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "two weeks" is translated into Spanish as dos semanas.
The phrase is used to describe a period of time lasting fourteen days.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dos (two) and semanas (weeks).
How do you pronounce it?
/dos semanas/
Did you know?
- While you can say dos semanas, Spanish speakers often use a single word, quincena, to refer to a period of fifteen days or a biweekly pay period.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term quincena is so common that it is used as a synonym for 'payday' itself.
- The word semana comes from the Latin septimana, which is based on the number seven, highlighting the weekly structure inherent in the word.
Examples in context
- Hace dos semanas que llegué.I arrived two weeks ago.This sentence is useful for expressing when an action occurred using dos semanas.Tatoeba #2850327 by don_ramon, translation #2169044 by CK
- No podemos esperar dos semanas.We can't wait two weeks.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to wait for the duration of dos semanas.Tatoeba #1955474 by Shishir, translation #1955117 by CK
- No nos hemos visto en dos semanas.We have not seen each other in two weeks.This sentence is useful for describing the time elapsed since a meeting using dos semanas.Tatoeba #8618873 by cueyayotl, translation #8955368 by Nylez
- El proyecto debe estar listo en dos semanas.The project needs to be ready in two weeks.
- La conferencia comenzará en catorce días.The conference will start in fourteen days.
- ¡Nos vemos en quince días!See you in fifteen days!
- Voy a tomar vacaciones por un par de semanas.I'm going on vacation for a couple of weeks.
- Tengo un examen en dos semanas.I have an exam in two weeks.
- Planeamos visitar a nuestros abuelos por un par de semanas.We plan to visit our grandparents for a couple of weeks.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a project deadline.
- MateoNecesitamos terminar el proyecto pronto.We need to finish the project soon.
- ElenaTenemos dos semanas para entregarlo.We have two weeks to hand it in.
- Mateo¿Crees que sea tiempo suficiente, Elena?Do you think that is enough time, Elena?
- ElenaSí, dos semanas son suficientes.Yes, two weeks are enough.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
