How to Say "weekends" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “weekends” is “fines” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los fines de semana me gusta dormir hasta tarde.
On weekends, I like to sleep in late.
Viajaremos a fines de este mes.
We will travel toward the end of this month.
A fines de la década, todo cambió.
Toward the end of the decade, everything changed.
The 'Weekend' Phrase
The most common way to say 'weekend' is 'fin de semana' (singular). However, when you talk about 'weekends' in general, you use the plural: 'los fines de semana'.
Time Expression
Use the preposition 'a' (a fines de) to mean 'towards the end of' a time period (like a year or a month).
Using the Singular for Weekends
Mistake: “Saying 'El fin de semana me gusta...' when you mean every weekend.”
Correction: If you mean a recurring habit, use the plural: 'Los fines de semana me gusta...' (On weekends I like...). The singular usually refers to one specific upcoming weekend.
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