"Eight days ago?"
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I was reading in "Madrigal's Magic Key To Spanish" that Spanish speaking
people (sometimes) say "eight days ago" instead of "a week ago," and "fifteen days
ago" instead of "two weeks ago.". (page 279). They give no explanation.
Can anyone help or confirm this. I would love to hear from a native speaker.
Thanks.
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updated Oct 29, 2011
posted by 0043ad50
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Well Marshall
a fortnight = quincena (15) days and 14 nights
So a week will be 7 nights and 8 days.
I guess we count nights they count days.
I am not native.
updated Oct 29, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
I agree with Ian, quincena is very common althoguh I hadn't heard ocho días. Not native either. - annierats, Oct 26, 2011
