Semana Santa
Holy Week, Easter Week
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/seˈma.na ˈsan.ta/
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Cultural Note
Semana Santa is one of Spain's most important cultural events. Seville, Málaga, and Valladolid are particularly famous for their elaborate processions featuring pasos (ornate floats) carried through the streets by costaleros, accompanied by saetas (flamenco-style devotional songs).
📝 Example Sentences
En Semana Santa vamos a Sevilla.
During Holy Week we go to Seville.
Las procesiones de Semana Santa son impresionantes.
The Holy Week processions are impressive.