Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Semana
[/seˈmɐnɐ/]
Week
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A period of seven days.
Período de sete dias.
Example
Vejo você na semana que vem.
I will see you next week.
Etymology
'Semana' comes from the Latin 'Septimana', which refers to a week, showing the influence of religious practices as weeks were influenced by the seven-day structure.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal and informal conversation and writing, 'semana' is a common term throughout Portuguese-speaking countries.