semestre

semester

semestre(seh-mehs-treh)

masculine noun

1. (education)

a. semester

Tomé cuatro materias este semestre.

I took four courses this semester.

b. term (United Kingdom)

Reprobé la física el semestre pasado.

I flunked physics last term.

2. (period of time)

a. six months

El inquilino me paga por semestres.

My tenant pays me every six months.

b. half of the year

Se prevé un ligero repunte económico para el segundo semestre del año.

A slight economic upturn is predicted for the second half of the year.

c. half-year

Trabajé un semestre en la fábrica de plástico.

I worked a half-year at the plastic factory.

semestre

Noun

1. (general)

a. period of six months

2. (university)

a. semester

cada semestreevery six months

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semestre

1 (seis meses) (gen) period of six months; (Univ) semester;

2 (Economía) half-yearly payment