How to Say "half-year" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “half-year” is “semestre” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
financial reporting
Examples
Este semestre tengo cinco clases diferentes.
This semester I have five different classes.
Las ventas de la empresa mejoraron en el segundo semestre.
The company's sales improved in the second half of the year.
Terminamos el semestre en diciembre.
We finish the semester in December.
It's a Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in 'e', 'semestre' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Not just for schools
Mistake: “Only using 'semestre' for university terms.”
Correction: Use it for any 6-month block, like in business or personal goals.
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