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"At the weekend" is an adverb which is often translated as "en el fin de semana", and "at weekends" is a phrase which is often translated as "los fines de semana". Learn more about the difference between "at the weekend" and "at weekends" below.
at the weekend(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. en el fin de semana
I lose sleep during the week and catch up at the weekend.Pierdo el sueño durante la semana y compenso en el fin de semana.
b. el fin de semana
At the weekend, I only ever want to relax.Los fines de semana, sólo quiero relajarme.
c. durante el fin de semana
I'll call my mother at the weekend.Voy a llamar a mi madre durante el fin de semana.
at weekends(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. los fines de semana
I usually see my friends at weekends.Usualmente veo a mis amigos los fines de semana.
