Spanish · Numbers & Time
Semana
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
Esta semana tengo mucho trabajo.
This week I have a lot of work.
Etymology
'Semana' comes from the Latin 'septimana', referring to the observable week structure, showing continuity in meaning through languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Semana' is prevalent in both spoken and written language in formal and informal contexts and is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.