weekend
Significado: Saturday and Sunday; the end of the working week
The word 'weekend' refers to Saturday and Sunday, the days at the end of the working week when most people have time off. In British English, you might say 'at the weekend' rather than 'on the weekend.' It's commonly used to discuss leisure plans and activities.
Ejemplos
- What are you doing at the weekend? 你周末打算做什么?¿Qué vas a hacer el fin de semana?週末は何をする予定ですか?주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
- We usually visit my parents at the weekend. 我们通常周末去看望我父母。Normalmente visitamos a mis padres el fin de semana.私たちは普段週末に両親を訪ねます。우리는 보통 주말에 부모님을 방문합니다.
- I need to finish this report before the weekend. 我需要在周末之前完成这份报告。Necesito terminar este informe antes del fin de semana.週末までにこのレポートを終わらせないといけません。주말 전까지 이 보고서를 끝내야 합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
A compound of 'week' + 'end', first recorded in the 1630s. The concept of a two-day weekend is relatively modern; Saturday was a full working day until the early 20th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
The concept of a two-day weekend is relatively recent. Until the early 20th century, Saturday was a full working day. The five-day working week became standard in Britain after campaigns by trade unions and religious groups who wanted workers to have time for worship and rest.
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