Semana in english

Week

pronunciation: wik part of speech: noun
In gestures

semana = week. 

Example: Most host are not available twenty-four hours a day, seven days of the week.

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» a la semana = a week ; per week .

Example: When Britain coolly marked, if not celebrated, the tenth anniversary of membership, the number of written enquiries totalled no more than twenty a week.

Example: Tens of thousands of records per week can be handled in this way.

» al final de la semana = at the end of the week .

Example: Those were the days -- you could buy stuff and put it on the slate and pay at the end of the week.

» a mediados de semana = midweek .

Example: Each person works two and a half days a week and this allows a midweek crossover period so that communication between them is not restricted to notes and phone calls.

» cada dos semanas = biweekly [bi-weekly] [Generalmente el significado es que se hace u ocurre cada dos semanas, aunque también se podría utilizar para indicar dos veces a la semana] .

Example: The data base is updated biweekly with approximately 1,200 to 1,500 records.

» cada semana = weekly .

Example: Usually a new bulletin will be issued at intervals, for example, monthly, weekly or daily = Normalmente, un nuevo boletín se publicará a intervalos, por ejemplo, mensualmente, semanalmente o diariamente.

» con el paso de las semanas = from week to week .

Example: If your baby is crying inconsolably for long periods of time and it gets worse from week to week, it is reasonable to ask whether something must be wrong.

» de las últimas semanas = in recent weeks .

Example: Dutch officials say that bird flu has been found at a poultry farm, the fourth such discovery in recent weeks.

» desde hace una semana = for a week now .

Example: I have been trying to do the dog paddle for a week now and I am absolutely unable to get my head out of the water to breathe.

» de una semana a la siguiente = from week to week .

Example: If your baby is crying inconsolably for long periods of time and it gets worse from week to week, it is reasonable to ask whether something must be wrong.

» de una semana de duración = one-week ; week-long .

Example: The one-week intensive course will consist of lectures; seminars; and lab-based practicals.

Example: Staff of Oldham public libraries decided to opt for a week-long event in 1988 rather than several smaller events spread over a long period.

» día de entre semana = weekday .

Example: The 3 elements of the event are: weekday visits; evening sessions; and 'Super Saturday' gala days.

» día libre entre semana = weekday off .

Example: These work schedules offer your employees a weekday off two or four times a month with no cut in pay or benefits.

» dos semanas = fortnight .

Example: A library of approximately 750 books was set up and a librarian visited the rig by helicopter once a fortnight to bring new books.

» dos veces a la semana = twice-weekly ; biweekly [bi-weekly] [Generalmente el significado es que se hace u ocurre cada dos semanas, aunque también se podría utilizar para indicar dos veces a la semana] ; twice a week .

Example: In order to make my twice-weekly half-hour visits to the class more relaxing and, I hoped, more enjoyable, the teacher designed a special area the children called 'the storycorner'.

Example: The data base is updated biweekly with approximately 1,200 to 1,500 records.

Example: The volunteers receive training once a fortnigt in the winter and twice a week in the summer.

» durante el fin de semana = over the weekend .

Example: After playing five games over the weekend, his arms and legs weren't up to strength.

» durante el transcurso de semanas = over the course of weeks .

Example: These creams stimulate the body's natural immune system over the course of weeks.

» durante el transcurso de semanas o meses = over the course of weeks or/to months .

Example: The main cause of kidney stones is a lack of fluids, which allows salts and minerals to concentrate and crystallize over the course of weeks to months.

» durante las dos últimas semanas = during the last two weeks ; in the last two weeks .

Example: A veritable deluge of concerts has kept the members of the student musical groups busy during the last two weeks.

Example: The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. fell 13.78 cents in the last two weeks, as refiners passed on lower crude prices.

» durante las próximas semanas = over the next few weeks ; over the coming weeks .

Example: With schools about to break up for the summer, millions of Brits will be packing their suitcases and jetting off on holiday over the next few weeks.

Example: The Northern Lights will be more active than usual over the coming weeks.

» durante las últimas semanas = over the past few weeks ; in recent weeks ; over the past weeks .

Example: Russia's behavior over the past few weeks and months has to a certain extent facilitated the difficult task of forging a common European position.

Example: Dutch officials say that bird flu has been found at a poultry farm, the fourth such discovery in recent weeks.

Example: We have had an unprecedented amount of rain over the past weeks.

» durante la última semana = over the past week .

Example: She has been making public appearances on a nearly daily basis over the past week promoting various projects, and she stepped out yet again today to visit a children's hospice.

» durante semanas = for weeks .

Example: Sometimes, it is very common to leave leftover food in a cooking pot for weeks unnoticed.

» durante semanas y semanas = for weeks on end .

Example: My tremors can last like 5 days or so and then they just subside and go away for weeks on end sometimes.

» el fin de semana = over the weekend ; at the weekend .

Example: After playing five games over the weekend, his arms and legs weren't up to strength.

Example: Gordon Brown foolishly goes to shake the hand of a soldier standing to attention in Afghanistan at the weekend.

» en el fin de semana = over the weekend ; at the weekend .

Example: After playing five games over the weekend, his arms and legs weren't up to strength.

Example: Gordon Brown foolishly goes to shake the hand of a soldier standing to attention in Afghanistan at the weekend.

» en el transcurso de semanas = over the course of weeks .

Example: These creams stimulate the body's natural immune system over the course of weeks.

» en el transcurso de semanas o meses = over the course of weeks or/to months .

Example: The main cause of kidney stones is a lack of fluids, which allows salts and minerals to concentrate and crystallize over the course of weeks to months.

» en las dos últimas semanas = during the last two weeks ; in the last two weeks .

Example: A veritable deluge of concerts has kept the members of the student musical groups busy during the last two weeks.

Example: The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. fell 13.78 cents in the last two weeks, as refiners passed on lower crude prices.

» en las próximas semanas = over the next few weeks ; in the coming weeks ; over the coming weeks ; in the coming weeks ahead .

Example: With schools about to break up for the summer, millions of Brits will be packing their suitcases and jetting off on holiday over the next few weeks.

Example: Iran's first nuclear power plant will be connected to the national grid at full capacity in the coming weeks.

Example: The Northern Lights will be more active than usual over the coming weeks.

Example: We look forward to collaborating with all of our partners and expanding our global network in the coming weeks ahead.

» en las últimas semanas = over the past few weeks ; in recent weeks ; over the past weeks .

Example: Russia's behavior over the past few weeks and months has to a certain extent facilitated the difficult task of forging a common European position.

Example: Dutch officials say that bird flu has been found at a poultry farm, the fourth such discovery in recent weeks.

Example: We have had an unprecedented amount of rain over the past weeks.

» en la última semana = over the past week .

Example: She has been making public appearances on a nearly daily basis over the past week promoting various projects, and she stepped out yet again today to visit a children's hospice.

» entre semana = on weekdays ; midweek ; weekday .

Example: Most of their libraries offer 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. opening on weekdays, and a somewhat curtailed opening day on Saturdays.

Example: Each person works two and a half days a week and this allows a midweek crossover period so that communication between them is not restricted to notes and phone calls.

Example: The 3 elements of the event are: weekday visits; evening sessions; and 'Super Saturday' gala days.

» escapada de fin de semana = weekend break ; weekend getaway .

Example: Escape to Cornwall for a long weekend break or whisk your loved one away for a romantic stay in one of our cosy cottages.

Example: Weekend getaways are a great way to spice up your life without spending too much.

» escapada de fin de semana en una ciudad = weekend city break .

Example: Now, in my opinion, no weekend city break would be complete without some form of shopping!.

» escaparse de/el fin de semana = get away for + the weekend .

Example: Getting away for the weekend can help you reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and nature.

» fin de semana = weekend .

Example: An I&R service may involve itself in providing 'hotlines', that is emergency help during times of crises or when other services close down, eg evenings, weekends or public holidays.

» fin de semana largo = long weekend ; holiday weekend .

Example: Celebrate the long weekend with these recipes fit for a queen.

Example: There have been fewer fatalities on state roads this holiday weekend than last year.

» fin de semana lluvioso = wet weekend ; rainy weekend .

Example: Good books are essential -- so we've selected 7 brilliant reads for cosying up with on a frosty night or wet weekend.

Example: We can expect a rainy weekend despite bushfires still burning in parts of the state.

» fin de semana pasado por agua = wet weekend .

Example: Good books are essential -- so we've selected 7 brilliant reads for cosying up with on a frosty night or wet weekend.

» fines de semana, los = at weekends ; on weekends .

Example: Charges relate to the time connected: these are 10.5p per minute for the first 250 hours at peak rate (between 8.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.), or 3.5p per minute outside these hours and at weekends.

Example: However. alcohol advertising is permitted during live broadcasting of sporting events on weekends and public holidays.

» hace ahora una semana = for a week now .

Example: I have been trying to do the dog paddle for a week now and I am absolutely unable to get my head out of the water to breathe.

» hace poco esta (misma) semana = earlier (on) this week .

Example: Police have identified two teenagers and a baby who were shot to death earlier this week.

» hacer una escapada de fin de semana = get away for + the weekend .

Example: Getting away for the weekend can help you reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and nature.

» hace un par de semanas = a couple of weeks ago .

Example: Astro well and truly blew his chances of winning the show with his tantrum a couple of weeks ago.

» la semana entrante = the week ahead .

Example: The weekend brought glorious sunshine but the week ahead looks set to be a more mixed bag with sunshine and showers on the horizon.

» la semana pasada = last week ; this past week ; the past week .

Example: The secretary continued: 'He was drunk when he wrote your appraisal one night last week'.

Example: Tropical birds arrived with a flourish this past week, bringing color and joy to the area.

Example: They spent the past week trying to whip support for legislation they say would cut taxes and reduce the federal deficit.

» noche de entre semana = weeknight .

Example: Typically, downtown businesses are not open weeknights and many are not open on Sunday.

» permanentemente los siete días de la semana = 24 hours a day, seven days a week .

Example: Our Digital Reference Service is now available worldwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

» por semana = per week .

Example: Tens of thousands of records per week can be handled in this way.

» puente de fin de semana = long weekend ; holiday weekend .

Example: Celebrate the long weekend with these recipes fit for a queen.

Example: There have been fewer fatalities on state roads this holiday weekend than last year.

» puente de Semana Santa, el = Easter break, the .

Example: The first day back at work after the Easter break, and Sal Kilkenny is already rushed off her feet.

» que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly .

Example: Selected key villages would be the focal points for once-weekly public sector 'markets'.

» semana a semana = week by week ; week in and week out .

Example: The technical developments which would underpin such a service are becoming more widely available year by year, if not week by week or day by day.

Example: It's really falling into place for us, but we have to keep doing it, week in and week out.

» semana benéfica estudiantil = rag week [Típica de las universidades británicas y de influencia británica] .

Example: Gardaí in Galway have arrested a number of students on public order offences during the university's annual rag week'.

» semana de exámenes, la = exam(s) week .

Example: Although they'd see each other around from time to time, they never really spoke until they bumped into one another during exam week on campus.

» semana de iniciación = induction week .

Example: They have a mentoring system in place whereby older students take some responsibility for first years within the induction week.

» semana de orientación a los estudiantes = student orientation week .

Example: As a result, there will be information available to new students during student orientation week as well as displays.

» semana de orientación universitaria = freshers' week .

Example: Freshers' week is a festival to launch you into university life and as your first week at University, you should throw yourself into it and give everything a go!.

» semana escolar = school week .

Example: But when he got into the classroom he quickly discovered that neither his ideas nor his training were much help when it actually came to doing a full day's work every school day, every school week for a school year.

» semana laboral = working week ; work week .

Example: One might be forgiven for assuming that the question of class did not impinge upon the decorous and even tenor of the average librarian's working week.

Example: Not too long ago, when the work week came to an end, a large segment of the population who worked hard all week looked up to the sky, exclaimed 'Thank God It's Friday', and promptly headed for the neighborhood bar.

» semanalmente, todas las semanas = on a weekly basis .

Example: String beans are one of the many veggies I eat on a weekly basis.

» semana próxima, la = next week .

Example: Enjoy what's left of your weekend...and get emotionally prepared for whatever next week may bring.

» semana próximo, la = next week .

Example: Enjoy what's left of your weekend...and get emotionally prepared for whatever next week may bring.

» semana que viene, la = next week .

Example: Enjoy what's left of your weekend...and get emotionally prepared for whatever next week may bring.

» Semana Santa = Holy Week ; Easter week ; Passion week .

Example: The writers offer reflections on the revised common lectionary covering most of Lent, Holy Week, and several weeks after Easter.

Example: During Easter week, 1971, Cincinnati will be the hostess of the 50th anniversary convention of the Catholic Library Association.

Example: The religious significance attached to the bullfight, flamenco & Passion Week celebrations in Andalusia, Spain, is examined.

» semana siguiente, la = next week ; following week, the .

Example: Enjoy what's left of your weekend...and get emotionally prepared for whatever next week may bring.

Example: Meetings ended with students submitting excerpts that could be used in preparing a class ditto for the following week.

» semana tras semana = week by week ; week in and week out .

Example: The technical developments which would underpin such a service are becoming more widely available year by year, if not week by week or day by day.

Example: It's really falling into place for us, but we have to keep doing it, week in and week out.

» seminario de fin de semana = weekend school [Seminario sobre un tema muy específico y que se concentra en un fin de semana] .

Example: The article 'Spying the flagships' is a report of an Association of Assistant Librarians national weekend school, 8-10 May 87, on the theme of 'Off the peg, tailored or patchwork?' in relation to choosing library computer systems.

» siete días a la semana = 24/7/365 .

Example: Toll free telephone support is available 24/7/365 and utilizes a state of the art system.

» siguiente semana, la = following week, the .

Example: Meetings ended with students submitting excerpts that could be used in preparing a class ditto for the following week.

» todas las semanas = weekly .

Example: Usually a new bulletin will be issued at intervals, for example, monthly, weekly or daily = Normalmente, un nuevo boletín se publicará a intervalos, por ejemplo, mensualmente, semanalmente o diariamente.

» todo el fin de semana = all weekend long .

Example: Staying out late, lots of glasses of wine and having way too much fun has resulted in us both feeling under the weather all weekend long.

» todos los días de la semana = every day of the week .

Example: We have hundreds of small groups meeting all over the city every day of the week.

» una vez a la semana = once a week .

Example: Many displays are changed from time to time (for example, once a week, or once a month) so that various sections of the stock may be brought to the attention of the library's public over a period of time.

» una vez cada dos semanas = once a fortnight .

Example: The volunteers receive training once a fortnigt in the winter and twice a week in the summer.

» un par de semanas = a couple of weeks .

Example: Your childhood is about to come to an abrupt end in a couple of weeks.

» vacaciones de Semana Santa, las = Easter break, the ; Easter vacation, the .

Example: The first day back at work after the Easter break, and Sal Kilkenny is already rushed off her feet.

Example: Subject to demand it may also be possible to arrange a trip to Turkey in the Easter vacation.

» veinticuatro horas al día, siete días a la semana = 24/7 [Usado para indicar que un servico es ininterrumpido] .

Example: Local councils in the UK have moved to a '24/7 culture' after making almost all of their services 'e-enabled'.

Semana synonyms

workweek in spanish: semana de trabajo, pronunciation: wɜrkwik part of speech: noun hebdomad in spanish: hebdómada, pronunciation: hebdəmæd part of speech: noun calendar week in spanish: Calendario de la semana, pronunciation: kæləndɜrwik part of speech: noun
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