a semana→ weekPortuguese word meaning
"a semana" is a A2-level Portuguese word meaning "week". Below you can find 31 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Portuguese conversations.
31 stories
Example Sentences

Playing Football
'Vamos jogar de novo na próxima semana!' diz Max.
'Let's play again next week!' says Max.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Uma semana depois, vem um lobo de verdade.
One week later, a real wolf comes.

At the Cafe
'Talvez possamos nos encontrar aqui novamente na próxima semana?' pergunta Anna.
'Maybe we can meet here again next week?' Anna asks.

The Yoga Class
Sua amiga Lisa vai ao yoga toda semana.
Her friend Lisa goes to yoga every week.

Buying Groceries
A Anna precisa de comprar comida para a semana.
Anna needs to buy food for the week.

At the Library
'Pode ficar com estes livros durante três semanas,' diz a bibliotecária.
'You can keep these books for three weeks,' the librarian says.

Waiting in Line
Preciso de comprar comida para a semana.
I need to buy food for the week.

Getting a Library Card
'Tem três semanas para os devolver.'
'You have three weeks to return them.'

The Friendly Dragon
A partir desse dia, Finn visita a aldeia todas as semanas.
From that day, Finn visits the village every week.

A Surprise Gift
O aniversário da avó é na próxima semana.
Grandma's birthday is next week.

Drinking Enough Water
Depois de uma semana, a Emma sente-se melhor.
After one week, Emma feels better.

The Pet Sitter
Emma estava tão feliz que quase chorou.
Emma was so happy that she almost cried.

Family Reunion
Ela tirou uma semana de folga do trabalho para viajar para casa.
She took a week off from work to travel home.

New Baby
O bebê chegaria em três semanas.
The baby was coming in three weeks.

Who Sent the Flowers?
Uma semana depois, Sophie recebeu outro buquê.
A week later, Sophie got another bouquet.

Keeping in Touch
Falam sobre a semana e partilham notÃcias da famÃlia.
They talk about their week and share news from the family.

The Airbnb Experience
Sophie e Marc queriam visitar Barcelona durante uma semana.
Sophie and Marc wanted to visit Barcelona for a week.

Buying a SIM Card Abroad
'Duas semanas,' disse Emma.
'Two weeks,' Emma said.

Saying Goodbye
As semanas antes da partida passaram depressa demais.
The weeks before the departure passed too quickly.

Sibling Rivalry
Ela trabalhou na sua pintura durante três semanas.
She worked on her painting for three weeks.

Renting a Car
'Reservei um carro pequeno por uma semana,' disse ela.
'I reserved a small car for one week,' she said.

Workplace Friendship
A primeira semana foi difÃcil para Anna.
The first week was difficult for Anna.

The Apology
Por três semanas, elas não se falaram.
For three weeks, they did not talk to each other.

Sent to the Wrong Person
'Como foi a tua semana?' perguntou Sarah.
'How was your week?' Sarah asked.

Phone Conversation
'Não te vejo há duas semanas!'
'I have not seen you in two weeks!'

The Noisy Neighbors
Mas depois de duas semanas, ela estava muito cansada.
But after two weeks, she was very tired.

The Science Project
Tom vinha ajudá-la a medir as plantas toda semana.
Tom came to help her measure the plants every week.

The Broken Arm
'Nada de nadar ou tomar banhos durante seis semanas.'
'No swimming or baths for six weeks.'

Asking for Feedback
Sara passou três semanas a trabalhar nele.
Sara spent three weeks working on it.

At the Border
'Cerca de uma semana,' respondeu Maria.
'About one week,' Maria answered.

The Language Exchange
A primeira semana foi incrivelmente desafiante para todos.
The first week was incredibly challenging for everyone.
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