How to Say ‘Over the weekend’ in Mexican Spanish
El fin de semana
el feen deh seh-mah-nah
[el feen deh seh-mah-nah]
💬 Usage Tip: A complete phrase indicating time, useful for making plans.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Weekends in Mexico are ideal for social gatherings and family events.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
The
Definite article used to specify a particular noun.
El gato es mío.
The cat is mine.
fin
[feen]
end
The final part of something.
El fin de la película fue emocionante.
The end of the movie was exciting.
de
[deh]
of
Preposition indicating relationship or origin.
La casa de Juan está cerca.
Juan’s house is nearby.
semana
[seh-mah-nah]
week
A period of seven days.
Voy a la playa el fin de semana.
I’m going to the beach on the weekend.
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