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"Last week" in Spanish: la semana pasada
la semana pasada
Last week in Spanish is la semana pasada. Put la semana pasada near the past verb. Semana is feminine.
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How to pronounce la semana pasada
Say it
lah seh-MAH-nah pah-SAH-dah
/la seˈma.na paˈsa.ða/
lah seh-MAH-nah pah-SAH-dah. Stress MAH and SAH.
"Last week" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la semana pasada | last week Default past-week phrase. | Default past-week phrase. |
| la semana anterior | the previous week Slightly more formal. | Slightly more formal. |
| desde la semana pasada | since last week Ongoing from then. | Ongoing from then. |
| hasta la semana pasada | until last week End point in the past. | End point in the past. |
| la semana pasada por la noche | last week at night Adds time of day. | Adds time of day. |
How to use la semana pasada in real life
- 1Travel story
Viajé la semana pasada.
I traveled last week.
La semana pasada with past tense.
- 2Work
Terminé el informe la semana pasada.
I finished the report last week.
Keep la semana pasada together.
- 3Health
Estuve enfermo la semana pasada.
I was sick last week.
La semana pasada after the verb.
Mistakes English speakers make with la semana pasada
Incorrect: Viajé el semana pasada.
Correct: Viajé la semana pasada.
Semana is feminine: la semana pasada.
Incorrect: La Semana Pasada fui.
Correct: La semana pasada fui.
Keep la semana pasada lowercase.
Good to know
La semana pasada pairs with past tenses like viajé or estuve. Do not mix it with next-week phrases.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up after a trip
ChatPal
¿Viajaste la semana pasada?
Did you travel last week?
You
Sí. Fui a Lima la semana pasada.
Yes. I went to Lima last week.
ChatPal
¿Cómo estuvo?
How was it?
You
Genial. Volví el domingo.
Great. I came back Sunday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Last week" in Spanish
Is semana masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la semana pasada.
What tense do I use?
Usually past: viajé la semana pasada.
Do I capitalize semana pasada?
No. Write it lowercase.
How is it different from next week?
Pasada is last; que viene is next.
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