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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.

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