This is the 1293rd most frequent Catalan word.
semestre
A semester.
In this sentence, 'semestre' refers to one of the two academic periods dividing the year in most universities and educational institutions. It denotes a specific time frame in which courses are scheduled.
Aquest semestre, estic cursant quatre assignatures a la universitat.
This semester, I am taking four courses at the university.
Here, 'semestre' is used in a general sense to show the division of the calendar year into two six-month periods, often for reference in planning or reporting.
L'any té dos semestres: el primer semestre és de gener a juny.
The year has two semesters: the first semester is from January to June.
In this usage, 'semestre' describes sequential academic periods within a structured program, such as a multi-year university curriculum. It emphasizes its role as a building block of the program's timeline.