reglas de clase
/reɡlas de klase/from spelling rules
The English phrase "class rules" is translated into Spanish as reglas de clase.
reglas de clase refers to the set of guidelines that students must follow within a classroom. You may encounter specific rules such as No hablar durante la clase (Do not talk during class) or Respetar el turno de palabra (Respect your turn to speak).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of reglas (rules) and de clase (of class).
Which one should you use?
You can use normas de clase as a synonym to sound slightly more formal or institutional.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a specific set of rules for a specific classroom, it is common to use the definite articles to say las reglas de la clase (the class rules).
Did you know?
- The word clase shares its ancient Latin origin, classis, with the English word 'class', which originally referred to a group of ships or a fleet.
- In many Spanish-speaking schools, normas de clase are often presented as a contrato de convivencia or coexistence contract signed by students.
- While regla means 'rule', it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'ruler' used in geometry.
Examples in context
- Respetar al profesor y a los compañeros de clase.Respect the teacher and classmates.
- No hablar sin levantar la mano.Do not speak without raising your hand.
- Entregar las tareas a tiempo.Turn in assignments on time.
- Mantener el aula ordenada.Keep the classroom tidy.
- No usar el teléfono móvil durante la clase.Do not use your mobile phone during class.
- Debemos seguir las reglas de clase.We must follow the class rules.
- Las reglas de clase son muy importantes.The class rules are very important.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are starting their first day of school.
- MateoElena, ¿conoces las reglas de clase?Elena, do you know the class rules?
- ElenaNo, Mateo. Todavía no las he leído.No, Mateo. I haven't read them yet.
- MateoEstán pegadas en la pared.They are posted on the wall.
- ElenaAh, ya veo las reglas de clase.Ah, I see the class rules now.
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.
