fin de semana
/ˌfin de seˈmana/masculine
The Spanish word for weekend is fin de semana. Wiktionary also lists finde.
Meaning: break in the working week (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| fin de semana | /ˌfin de seˈmana/ | masculine |
| finde | /ˈfinde/ | colloquial, masculine |
The phrase refers to the break in the working week. In casual conversation, people often shorten the well-wish to ¡Buen finde!
What does it mean word for word?
fin de semana literally translates to end of week.
Which one should you use?
finde is a common shortened, colloquial version of fin de semana.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
finde is an informal abbreviation of fin de semana.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, finde largo is used to mean long weekend when a weekend coincides with a public holiday.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of fin de semana is los fines de semana. Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌfin de seˈmana/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'puente' or 'bridge' is the term used when a holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, effectively extending the fin de semana.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of the 'weekend' is often extended by the 'domingueo', the act of spending Sunday in leisure and relaxation.
- The word semana is actually a hidden number, as it is derived from the Latin word for 'seventh'.
Examples in context
- Es fin de semana.It's the weekend.This sentence shows how to state that it is the weekend using fin de semana.Tatoeba #7778521 by arh, translation #8289877 by matsumurae
- Ten un buen fin de semana.Have a nice weekend.This sentence is a way to wish someone a nice weekend using fin de semana.Tatoeba #1185749 by marcelostockle, translation #21294 by CK
- Este fin de semana nevará.It'll snow this weekend.This sentence uses fin de semana to refer to a specific upcoming weekend.Tatoeba #7523061 by arh, translation #11240586 by Luornu
- Me gusta aprovechar el fin de semana para descansar y pasar tiempo con mi familia.I like to take advantage of the weekend to rest and spend time with my family.
- Los cursos se llevarán a cabo los sábados y domingos, así que asegúrese de estar disponible durante el fin de semana.The courses will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, so make sure you are available during the weekend.
- ¿Qué tienes planeado para el finde?What do you have planned for the weekend?
- ¡Por fin llega el finde largo! ¿Qué planes tienes?Finally, the long weekend is coming! What are your plans?
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their plans at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Vas a viajar este fin de semana, Elena?Are you going to travel this weekend, Elena?
- ElenaNo, me quedaré en casa.No, I will stay at home.
- DanielEntiendo, yo también quiero descansar.I understand, I want to rest too.
- Elena¡Que tengas un buen fin de semana, Daniel!Have a good weekend, Daniel!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “weekend” translations and entries fin de semana, finde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, fin, finde, semana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
