semanal

seh-mah-NAHL/se.ma.ˈnal/

“semanal” means “weekly” in Spanish (occurring once a week).

weekly

Also: once-a-week

Tengo una reunión semanal con mi equipo.

I have a weekly meeting with my team.

La suscripción semanal es más barata.

The weekly subscription is cheaper.

Debemos entregar un informe semanal de resultados.

We must submit a weekly results report.

Words that translate to "semanal" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'weekly tasks'?

👥 Word Family▼

semanario(weekly publication) — Noun

bisemanal(biweekly) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'semana' (week), which comes from the Latin 'septimana', based on the number seven (septem).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: hebdomadaireItalian: settimanale

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Is there a difference between 'semanal' and 'cada semana'?

They mean the same thing, but 'semanal' is an adjective (describing word) like 'weekly', while 'cada semana' is a phrase meaning 'every week'.

How do I make 'semanal' plural?

Just add '-es' to the end. One thing is 'semanal', two or more things are 'semanales'.

Can I use 'semanal' to describe a person?

No, 'semanal' is only used to describe events, schedules, or publications that happen once a week.