clase de tutoría
/klase de tutoɾia/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for advisory class is clase de tutoría.
The term clase de tutoría describes a specific period of time or a group session dedicated to student guidance and mentorship.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class) and de tutoría (of tutoring/guidance).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term clase de tutoría is commonly used to refer to advisory class.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun tutoría refers to the act of providing guidance or the session itself, rather than the person (the tutor).
Did you know?
- The word clase is a direct loan from the Latin classis, which originally described the Roman people's division by wealth or a fleet of ships.
- In Spanish schools, the tutoría is often the only time students meet as a cohesive 'group' rather than as a 'subject' class, making it the primary social hub for the students.
- In Spain, the tutor is not just a guide but the primary administrative link between the school and the parents, often acting as the sole point of contact for a family.
Examples in context
- ¿Ya sabes en qué clase de orientación estás inscrito este año?Do you already know what advisory class you're enrolled in this year?
- En nuestro colegio, tenemos una clase de tutoría para ayudar a los estudiantes a planificar su futuro.In our school, we have an advisory class to help students plan their future.
- Necesito hablar con mi profesor de la clase de tutoría para discutir mis opciones académicas.I need to speak with my advisory class teacher to discuss my academic options.
- Tengo una clase de tutoría hoy.I have an advisory class today.
- La clase de tutoría es a las diez.The advisory class is at ten.
- Necesito hablar con mi profesor en la clase de tutoría.I need to talk to my teacher in advisory class.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking in the school hallway.
- Alejandro¿Vas a la clase de tutoría ahora?Are you going to advisory class now?
- MaríaSí, voy con mi profesor.Yes, I am going with my teacher.
- AlejandroYo también tengo clase de tutoría.I also have advisory class.
- MaríaEntonces, nos vemos allí.Then, I will see you there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, tutoría, CC BY-SA 4.0.
