Quincenal

Quincenal is a Spanish adjective and noun used to describe a period of fifteen days or something that occurs every fifteen days. In practice, the term often refers to a semi-monthly cadence, with workloads, payments, or publications scheduled on a biweekly rhythm. Because a quincena is not exactly two full weeks (14 days), the precise interpretation can vary by country, industry, or contractual agreement.

Etymology and usage context: Quincenal derives from quincena, the span of fifteen days, which in turn comes from quince, meaning fifteen. As an adjective, quincenal can describe events, processes, or schedules tied to that fifteen-day period. As a noun, quincena denotes the interval itself, or the two-week segment within a month used for planning or payroll.

Regional variation: In Latin American countries, pago quincenal or salario quincenal often refers to payments issued every fifteen days, aligned with the biweekly rhythm of many payroll systems. In other contexts, quincenal may be understood as occurring twice a month, roughly every two weeks, depending on local conventions. In Spain and some European contexts, the term can be used similarly but is less standardized, requiring clarification of the exact dates or interval.

See also: Bimensual (twice a month) and quinquenal (five-year). Quincena (the period itself) is the common noun form closely related to the concept of a semi-monthly interval.