clase ejecutiva
/klase exekutiba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "business class" is translated into Spanish as clase ejecutiva.
This term refers to the class of travelling.
Meaning: class of travelling (noun)
Which one should you use?
clase ejecutiva is often used in contrast to clase turista, which means economy class.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change both the noun and the adjective to match: clases ejecutivas.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman navy.
- In Spanish, the word ejecutiva can function as a noun to describe a high-powered female business professional.
- Because 'business' in English can refer to a physical shop, using a literal translation like clase de negocios in a travel context can sound quite confusing to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- Estas aerolíneas llaman clase ejecutiva a la clase de negocios.These airliners call business class "executive class".This sentence shows how airliners use the term clase ejecutiva to refer to business class.Tatoeba #1118813 by marcelostockle, translation #9400786 by DJ_Saidez
- Disculpe, ¿qué servicios ofrece la clase ejecutiva en este vuelo?Excuse me, what services does the business class offer on this flight?
- La próxima vez que viaje, quiero probar la primera clase o la clase ejecutiva. ¿Tienes algún consejo?Next time I travel, I want to try first class or business class. Do you have any advice?
- Reservé un asiento en clase ejecutiva.I booked a seat in business class.
- La clase ejecutiva es más cara.Business class is more expensive.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their flight options.
- Elena¿Prefieres viajar en clase ejecutiva?Do you prefer traveling in business class?
- AlejandroSí, me gusta más la comodidad.Yes, I prefer the comfort.
- ElenaYo también quiero pagar por ella.I want to pay for it too.
- AlejandroEntonces busquemos un vuelo así.Then let's look for a flight like that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
