Semana de Turismo

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “Tourism Week”, as part of a move to separate church and state.

Proper noun

Semana de Turismo f

  1. (Uruguay) Holy Week
    Synonym: (in Uruguay and used exclusively elsewhere) Semana Santa

Usage notes

  • This is the only official secular designation for the traditional Catholic holidays that has become popularly used in Uruguayan Spanish.
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