el fin de semana
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This is a fixed Spanish phrase meaning 'the weekend'. It is masculine because 'fin' (end) is masculine. 'De semana' functions as an adjectival phrase modifying 'fin', specifying 'end of week'.
Sample sentences
¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana?
What plans do you have for the weekend?
Me gusta relajarme en casa durante el fin de semana.
I like to relax at home during the weekend.
El fin de semana pasado fuimos a la playa.
Last weekend we went to the beach.
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Example
¿Qué planes tienes para el fin de semana?
What plans do you have for the weekend?
Me gusta relajarme en casa durante el fin de semana.
I like to relax at home during the weekend.
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