Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Semana: week
semana
Pronunciation: seh-MAH-nah (stress the capital letters)
Semana means “week” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: week
- How to say it: seh-MAH-nah
- Gender: la semana
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “semana” means and how to use it
Semana means “week.” “Fin de semana” is “weekend.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la semana (feminine)
- Plural: las semanas
Examples with audio
- Trabajo cinco días a la semana.I work five days a week.
- Nos vemos la próxima semana.We will see each other next week.
- El fin de semana viajo a la playa.On the weekend I am traveling to the beach.
Usage tip
Say “la semana pasada” for last week and “la semana que viene” for next week. “Entre semana” means “during the week.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “week” in Spanish?
“week” in Spanish is “semana.” It is pronounced seh-MAH-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “semana”?
Say seh-MAH-nah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “semana” masculine or feminine?
Semana is feminine: “la semana.” The plural is “semanas.”
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