semana
/seˈmɐ̃.nɐ/feminine
The English phrase "week" is semana in Portuguese.
Meaning: period of seven days (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
semana is a feminine noun. When saying "one week," you must use the feminine indefinite article uma to form uma semana. The plural form of semana is semanas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /seˈmɐ̃.nɐ/.
Did you know?
- While 'week' is semana, Portuguese has no single word for 'fortnight' and must use the phrase quinze dias or 'fifteen days'.
- The word semana shares an unexpected linguistic ancestor with the English word 'septet', as both trace back to the Latin 'septem' for 'seven'.
- The phrase semana santa refers to Holy Week, a period of intense cultural and religious processions that define city life in many Portuguese towns.
Examples in context
- Já faz uma semana.It's been a week.Tatoeba #6488601 by bill, translation #2549286 by CK
- Até semana que vem!Until next week!Tatoeba #10458389 by Ricardo14, translation #10458961 by tchrspet1
- Volta em uma semana.Come back in a week.Tatoeba #5610164 by Ricardo14, translation #2125149 by Hybrid
- A reunião será daqui a uma semana.The meeting will be in one week.
- Vamos marcar um churrasco no próximo findi?Let's plan a barbecue on the upcoming weekend?
- 911 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are discussing their work schedules at a cafe.
- LucasVocê está muito ocupada esta semana?Are you very busy this week?
- CamilaSim, Lucas, minha semana está cheia de reuniões.Yes, Lucas, my week is full of meetings.
- LucasEu também tenho uma semana difícil.I also have a difficult week.
- CamilaEspero que a sua semana passe rápido.I hope your week passes quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “week” translations and entries semana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
