Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say "Next Week" in Spanish
La semana que viene · noun phrase · lah seh-MAH-nah keh BYEH-neh
The most common way to say "next week" in Spanish is *la semana que viene*, literally "the week that comes." You will also hear *la próxima semana*, which is slightly more formal and widely understood across all Spanish-speaking countries.
lah seh-MAH-nah keh BYEH-neh
La semana que viene tenemos examen de historia.
Next week we have a history exam.
Next Week in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for next week, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| la semana que viene | next week | lah seh-MAH-nah keh BYEH-neh | Default, widely understood |
| la próxima semana | next week | formal / written Spanish | |
| la semana entrante | next week | Mexico, formal registers |
How Native Speakers Use La semana que viene
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Planning an event
La fiesta es la semana que viene, ¿puedes ir?
The party is next week — can you go?
Casual invitation among friends.
Work deadline
El informe debe estar listo la próxima semana.
The report must be ready next week.
Professional setting using the more formal variant.
Travel plans
Salimos de vacaciones la semana que viene.
We leave on vacation next week.
Family conversation about upcoming travel.
Doctor appointment
Mi cita con el dentista es la semana entrante.
My dentist appointment is next week.
Mexican Spanish using the regional variant.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using La semana que viene
Word-for-word translation
Incorrect: La siguiente semana vamos a la playa.
Correct: La semana que viene vamos a la playa.
"Siguiente" means "following" and is used for sequences, not to express "next" in the temporal sense of the upcoming week.
Missing article
Incorrect: Semana que viene empiezo el curso.
Correct: La semana que viene empiezo el curso.
The definite article "la" is required before "semana" in this fixed expression.
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Common Questions About Next Week in Spanish
- Is "la semana que viene" or "la próxima semana" more common?
- "La semana que viene" and "la próxima semana" are both widely understood, though "la semana que viene" is the go-to phrase in everyday conversation, especially in Spain. "La próxima semana" is a bit more formal and equally common in Latin America.
- Can I say "la semana entrante"?
- Yes, "la semana entrante" is used in Mexico and parts of Central America. It sounds slightly formal and is perfectly correct.
- How do I say "last week" for comparison?
- "Last week" is "la semana pasada." The structure mirrors "la semana que viene" — you simply swap the time reference.