semestre
“semestre” means “semester” in Spanish (academic term).
semester, six-month period
Also: half-year
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Este semestre tengo cinco clases diferentes.
A1This semester I have five different classes.
Las ventas de la empresa mejoraron en el segundo semestre.
B1The company's sales improved in the second half of the year.
Terminamos el semestre en diciembre.
A2We finish the semester in December.
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Quick Quiz: semestre
Question 1 of 1
If a company reports its earnings every 'semestre', how many times a year do they report?
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From the Latin 'semestris', which combines 'sex' (six) and 'mensis' (month). It literally means 'of six months'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'semestre' always 6 months?
Yes, linguistically it refers to a six-month period. However, in some universities, a 'semester' might be slightly shorter (like 4 or 5 months) to allow for holidays, but it is still called a 'semestre'.
What is the difference between 'semestre' and 'cuatrimestre'?
A 'semestre' is six months, while a 'cuatrimestre' is four months. Some schools use 'cuatrimestres' instead of 'semestres'.