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How to Say "session" in Spanish

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sesión

nounA2general
Use 'sesión' for a formal meeting, a scheduled period of therapy, or any defined block of time dedicated to a specific activity like a class or a workout.

Examples

La sesión de fotos comenzará a las diez.

The photo session will begin at ten.

maratón

nounB1informal
Choose 'maratón' when referring to a long, continuous, and often intense period of an activity, especially work, study, or entertainment, implying endurance.

Examples

Estudiamos para el examen en un maratón de 12 horas.

We studied for the exam in a 12-hour marathon.

turno

TOOR-nohˈtuɾ.no

nounB1general
Use 'turno' specifically for a scheduled work shift or an academic period, like a class period or a specific time slot within a day.
A simple, dark blue factory building shown at night. A single window glows brightly with yellow light, indicating a work shift is currently active.

Examples

Mi turno de trabajo termina a las seis de la tarde.

My work shift ends at six in the evening.

Ella prefiere trabajar en el turno de la tarde porque hay menos tráfico.

She prefers to work the afternoon shift because there is less traffic.

Mi universidad ofrece clases en el turno matutino y vespertino.

My university offers classes in the morning session and the evening session.

Tenemos tres turnos: mañana, tarde y noche.

We have three shifts: morning, afternoon, and night.

Prepositions with Shifts

You generally use the preposition 'en' (in/on) when describing which shift someone works: 'trabajar en el turno de noche'.

Confusing 'turno' and 'tiempo'

Mistake: “Saying 'el tiempo de noche' for 'night shift'.”

Correction: Use 'turno' when referring to a specific block of time assigned for work or school. 'Tiempo' is a general term for time or weather.

Confusing 'Sesión' with 'Turno'

Learners often use 'sesión' when they mean a specific work shift. Remember, 'turno' is best for scheduled work periods or classes, while 'sesión' is more for a meeting or a block of time dedicated to an activity.

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