apuntes de clase
/apuntes de klase/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "class notes" is translated as apuntes de clase.
The phrase refers to written records of information a student captures during a lesson. To express the action of "taking class notes," use the verb phrase tomar apuntes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase apuntes de clase is composed of apuntes (notes) and de clase (of class).
Which one should you use?
While apuntes de clase is the most common way to refer to student notes, notas de clase is a synonymous alternative. The form notas de la clase is also used and is feminine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase apuntes de clase is masculine. You can use the singular form apunte de clase to refer to a single note or a single instance of note-taking.
Did you know?
- The term apuntes is closely related to the verb 'apuntar', which in a non-academic context can mean to 'aim' or 'point' a weapon or a finger at someone.
- The word clase shares the same Latin root as the English word 'class', both originating from the term 'classis' which originally referred to a division of people or a fleet of ships.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you ask for your 'notas', you might be asking for your grades rather than your written observations.
Examples in context
- Durante la clase magistral, el profesor recomendó tomar buenos apuntes de clase para facilitar el estudio posterior.During the lecture, the professor recommended taking good class notes to facilitate later study.
- La profesora siempre revisa las notas de la clase para ver si los estudiantes están prestando atención y comprendiendo los conceptos enseñados.The professor always reviews the class notes to see if the students are paying attention and understanding the concepts taught.
- Debo repasar mis apuntes de la escuela para el próximo examen.I must review my school notes for the next exam.
- ¿Me puedes prestar tus apuntes de las clases de matemáticas? Los míos no están muy completos.Can you lend me your math class notes? Mine are not very complete.
- Anoche estuve copiando las notitas de clase del chico que se sienta al lado mío en el salón.Last night I was copying the class notes of the boy who sits next to me in the room.
- Tengo que revisar mis apuntes de clase.I have to review my class notes.
- ¿Me prestas tus apuntes de clase?Can you lend me your class notes?
- Mis apuntes de clase son muy desordenados.My class notes are very messy.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are studying in the university library.
- MateoSofía, ¿tienes los apuntes de clase de historia?Sofía, do you have the history class notes?
- SofíaSí, los tengo en mi cuaderno.Yes, I have them in my notebook.
- MateoGracias, necesito estudiar para el examen.Thanks, I need to study for the exam.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, te los presto.Don't worry, I'll lend them to you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
