durante el fin de semana
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is an adverbial temporal phrase composed of the preposition 'durante' (during) and the masculine noun phrase 'el fin de semana' (the weekend). It functions as a time adjunct specifying the timeframe within which an action occurs. In Spanish, it can often be used interchangeably with 'en el fin de semana' or simply 'el fin de semana' depending on the emphasis on duration.
Sample sentences
Voy a descansar y desconectar del trabajo durante el fin de semana.
I am going to rest and disconnect from work during the weekend.
El museo permanecerá cerrado al público durante el fin de semana.
The museum will remain closed to the public during the weekend.
¿Tienes algún plan especial para hacer durante el fin de semana?
Do you have any special plans to do over the weekend?
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Example
Voy a descansar y desconectar del trabajo durante el fin de semana.
I am going to rest and disconnect from work during the weekend.
El museo permanecerá cerrado al público durante el fin de semana.
The museum will remain closed to the public during the weekend.
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