clases
/ˈklases/
In Spanish, the English phrase "classes" is translated as clases.
The word clases is used to refer to periods of time during which students are taught a particular subject. It can refer to individual lessons or to the general concept of a school schedule or academic term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word materias may be used in place of cursos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of clases is clase.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklases/
Did you know?
- To 'skip class' is often expressed as hacer novillos in Spain, which literally translates to 'making young bulls'.
- The expression dar una clase magistral refers to a masterclass, often used outside of school to describe someone performing a task with perfect expertise.
- When a student is 'in class', they say estoy en clase, but to say they are 'attending' it, they use the verb asistir, which is a false friend for the English 'assist'.
Examples in context
- Hoy no tengo clases.I don't have classes today.This sentence is useful for saying you do not have classes today.Tatoeba #1128209 by marcelostockle, translation #242874 by CK
- No hay clases en agosto.There are no classes in August.This sentence is useful for stating there are no classes in August.Tatoeba #574364 by Shishir, translation #574180 by CM
- Se ausentó de las clases.He absented himself from classes.This sentence is useful for describing someone being absent from clases.Tatoeba #10109392 by Eremon, translation #299283 by CM
- Hoy tengo clases de matemáticas y ciencias.Today I have math and science classes.
- Las asignaturas más interesantes son historia y química.The most interesting subjects are history and chemistry.
- ¿Tienes muchas clases mañana?Do you have many classes tomorrow?
- Las materias más difíciles son matemáticas y física.The most difficult subjects are math and physics.
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Example conversation
Two friends discussing their university schedule.
- Sofía¿A qué hora son tus clases?What time are your classes?
- DanielEmpiezo mis clases a las nueve.I start my classes at nine.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿tienes muchas clases hoy?Daniel, do you have many classes today?
- DanielNo, solo tengo dos clases.No, I only have two classes.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry clases, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
