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How to Say "This week" in Spanish
Learn how to say 'this week' in Spanish to talk about your schedule, plans, or recent events with native speakers.
Esta semana.
EH-stah seh-MAH-nahneutral
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Use this when discussing your current availability for meetings or social plans. It is also perfect for describing things that have happened since Monday.
Alternatives
- Durante esta semanause this for a slightly more formal tone when discussing a duration
- En la presente semanause this for very formal business or legal correspondence
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'este' and 'esta'
Since 'semana' is feminine, you must use the feminine 'esta' instead of the masculine 'este'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the work week is viewed as starting on Monday, so 'esta semana' clearly refers to the current Monday-to-Sunday cycle.
Frequently asked
how do I say next week in Spanish
You say 'la próxima semana' or 'la semana que viene'. Both are widely understood and interchangeable in daily conversation.
can I use esta semana at the end of a sentence
Yes, it is very common to place it at the end of a sentence to provide context. For example, you can say 'Tengo mucho trabajo esta semana'.
is esta semana the same as this weekend
No, 'esta semana' refers to the whole week. If you specifically mean the weekend, you should say 'este fin de semana'.
How do you say 'this week' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'this week' in Spanish is 'esta semana'.
How do you say 'next week' in Spanish?
To say 'next week' in Spanish, you would use 'la próxima semana' or 'la semana que viene'.
How do you say 'last week' in Spanish?
You can say 'last week' in Spanish using 'la semana pasada'.
How to say 'this week' in Spanish slang?
While 'esta semana' is standard, slang usage can vary regionally. There isn't one universally recognized slang term for 'this week'.
