clase
/ˈklase/feminine
The English word "class" is translated into Spanish as clase.
clase refers to a group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes. In an educational context, it can mean a group of students or the specific lesson or period of instruction itself. When referring to a school lesson or a course in general, the singular form 'clase' is often used without an article, as in ir a clase.
Meaning: group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of clase is clases.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklase/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, tener clase is a common idiom used to describe someone who is sophisticated, elegant or possesses innate style.
- The word clase shares an ancient root with the English word 'class', both descending from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the people or a fleet of ships.
- While clase refers to the lesson, the physical room where the lesson happens is called a aula, which is a feminine noun that uses the masculine article el in the singular.
Examples in context
- Rajá de mi clase.Get out of my class.This sentence uses clase to show someone leaving a classroom.Tatoeba #5124665 by ecorralest101, translation #5124691 by honestlang
- Voy a ir a clase.I'm going to class.This sentence uses clase to express the act of going to a lesson.Tatoeba #9998949 by Shishir, translation #10054806 by DJ_Saidez
- Él faltó a clase.He was absent from class.This sentence uses clase to describe being absent from a lesson.Tatoeba #10109395 by Eremon, translation #1078098 by keira_n
- Las clases de matemáticas son muy interesantes.Math classes are very interesting.
- Tengo muchas clases este semestre.I have many classes this semester.
- En esta lección, aprenderemos sobre la historia de España.In this class, we will learn about the history of Spain.
- ¿Cuáles son tus asignaturas favoritas?What are your favorite subjects?
- ¡Vamos a la clase de baile!Let's go to the dance class!
- Estoy estudiando dos materias este trimestre.I am studying two subjects this quarter.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their weekly activities.
- Daniel¿Tienes una clase de pintura hoy, Elena?Do you have a painting class today, Elena?
- ElenaSí, mi clase es por la tarde.Yes, my class is in the afternoon.
- DanielQué bueno, yo tengo una clase de cocina.That's good, I have a cooking class.
- Elena¡Qué divertido! Que te vaya bien en tu clase.How fun! Hope your class goes well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “class” translations and entries clase, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
