clases AP
/klases ap/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ap classes" is translated into Spanish as clases AP.
This phrase refers to college-level courses taken by high school students to earn university credit. Because AP is a specific American educational brand, Spanish speakers in the US or those discussing the US system will use the English acronym AP directly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun clases is feminine, so the definite article must be las to form las clases AP.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of citizens based on wealth or a fleet of ships.
- Outside the US, Spanish speakers often use the term bachillerato internacional to refer to similar advanced university-prep courses, as the AP system is primarily an American export.
- Because AP is an English acronym, you will notice that Spanish speakers in the US often pronounce the letters using English phonetics rather than the Spanish names for 'A' and 'P'.
Examples in context
- ¡Estoy muy orgulloso de tus resultados en los cursos de nivel avanzado!I'm very proud of your results in the AP classes!
- ¿Cuándo tienes tus exámenes de las materias AP?When do you have your AP exams?
- Las clases AP son muy difíciles.AP classes are very difficult.
- Ella toma tres clases AP este año.She is taking three AP classes this year.
- ¿Te gustan tus clases AP?Do you like your AP classes?
Example conversation
Two high school students are discussing their school workload.
- Alejandro¿Cuántas clases AP tienes este semestre, Lucía?How many AP classes do you have this semester, Lucía?
- LucíaTengo cuatro clases AP, pero son interesantes.I have four AP classes, but they are interesting.
- AlejandroYo solo tomo una clase AP ahora.I am only taking one AP class now.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! No quiero tener demasiado trabajo.That's good! I don't want to have too much work.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
