semanas
/semanas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'weeks' is semanas.
semanas refers to multiple periods of seven consecutive days.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is semana. To form the plural, you add -s to the singular form, resulting in semanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/semanas/
Did you know?
- The word semana is derived from the Latin septimana, which comes from septem, meaning 'seven'. This is the same root found in the English word 'September', which was originally the seventh month of the Roman calendar.
- While semanas refers to the calendar unit, the word quincena is frequently used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a two-week period, especially regarding paychecks.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the week is traditionally considered to start on Monday (lunes) rather than Sunday.
Examples in context
- Danos solo tres semanas.Just give us three weeks.This sentence is useful for asking for a specific amount of time.Tatoeba #4778966 by alegarvid, translation #3151342 by CK
- Te veré en tres semanas.See you in three weeks.This sentence is useful for stating when you will see someone.Tatoeba #5575172 by marcelostockle, translation #3636138 by CK
- Tiene usted tres semanas.You've got three weeks.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has a certain amount of time.Tatoeba #13558869 by Seael, translation #3342761 by CK
- Hace dos semanas fui de vacacionesTwo weeks ago, I went on vacation
- Necesitaré tres semanas completas para terminar el proyectoI will need three full weeks to complete the project
- Voy a estar fuera un par de semanas, pero después nos vemosI'll be away for a couple of weeks, but then we'll see each other
- Voy a descansar unas semanas antes de comenzar mi nuevo trabajoI'm going to rest for a few weeks before starting my new job
- 153 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their vacation plans.
- Lucía¿Cuántas semanas durarán tus vacaciones, Alejandro?How many weeks will your vacation last, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSerán solo dos semanas.It will only be two weeks.
- Lucía¡Qué suerte! Yo tengo que trabajar esas semanas.How lucky! I have to work those weeks.
- AlejandroLo siento, Lucía, pero te veré al volver.I'm sorry, Lucía, but I'll see you when I return.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
