semanalmente
/semaˌnalˈmente/
The English word weekly can be translated into Spanish as semanalmente.
semanalmente is an adverb used to describe something happening once a week or every week. If you want to express the frequency 'once a week', you can use the expression una vez a la semana. If you need to say 'per week', use por semana.
Meaning: happening once a week or every week (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The adverb semanalmente is formed by taking the adjective semanal (weekly) and adding the suffix -mente, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix '-ly'.
Which one should you use?
There are different forms depending on whether you are using the word as an adjective, an adverb or a noun. Use the adjective semanal to describe a noun, and use the adverb semanalmente to describe how an action is performed. To describe a weekly publication like a magazine or newspaper, use the noun semanario or hebdomadario. While semanalmente is a single adverb, you can also use the common phrase todas las semanas to express the same idea of 'every week'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/semaˌnalˈmente/
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente used in semanalmente shares the same root as the Spanish word mente meaning 'mind'. It suggests that the action is performed with a specific 'mindset' or intent.
- The word semanal is built from semana, which shares an ancient root with the word 'seven' across many Indo-European languages.
- Native speakers often avoid using semanalmente in casual conversation because adverbs ending in -mente can sound robotic or overly formal.
Examples in context
- Nos reunimos de manera semanal para discutir los avances del proyecto.We meet weekly to discuss the project's progress.
- Jugamos al fútbol cada semana.We play soccer every week.
- Como pizza todas las semanas.I eat pizza every week.
- Hago ejercicio una vez a la semana.I exercise once a week.
- El equipo se reúne semanalmente.The team meets weekly.
- Limpiamos la oficina semanalmente.We clean the office weekly.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their work routine in an office.
- Lucía¿Cada cuánto actualizan los datos?How often do you update the data?
- AlejandroLos actualizamos semanalmente, Lucía.We update them weekly, Lucía.
- LucíaPerfecto, eso es muy útil.Perfect, that is very useful.
- AlejandroSí, así estamos siempre al día.Yes, that way we are always up to date.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry semanalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries semanalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
