Por semana
Example: Trabajo cinco días por semana en la oficina.
Definition
"Por semana" is a Spanish adverbial phrase meaning 'per week' or 'each week,' used to indicate the frequency of an action or event occurring within the span of one week. For example, in the phrase 'Trabajo cinco días por semana en la oficina,' it means working five days every week.
Etymology
The phrase "por semana" combines the preposition "por," meaning 'per' or 'by,' with "semana," the Spanish word for 'week.' "Semana" comes from the Latin 'septimana,' meaning 'seven days,' reflecting the seven-day cycle of a week. The phrase neatly expresses repetition or frequency measured in weeks.
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"Por semana" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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