aula
/ˈaw.la/feminine
The English word 'classroom' is translated into Italian as aula. Wiktionary also lists classe.
Meaning: room in a school (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aula | /ˈaw.la/ | feminine |
| classe | /ˈklas.se/ | feminine |
The term aula is the standard word used in school and university settings to denote the physical classroom or lecture hall.
Which one should you use?
While both words are related to education, they are used differently. Use aula to refer to the physical room or space where teaching occurs. Use classe to refer to the group of students or the collective body of people, rather than the physical room.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both aula and classe are feminine nouns. The plural form of aula is aule, and the plural form of classe is classi.
How do you pronounce it?
aula is pronounced /ˈaw.la/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word aula is also used in legal contexts to describe a courtroom, as in aula di tribunale.
- The term classe traces back to the Latin 'classis', which originally referred to a division of the people or a fleet of ships.
- In an Italian university, the aula magna is the largest lecture hall and is often used for graduation ceremonies and prestigious speeches.
Examples in context
- Io mangio in aula.I eat in the classroom.This sentence shows the use of aula to indicate a location for eating.Tatoeba #4567154 by Guybrush88, translation #500368 by blay_paul
- Chi è in aula ora?Who's in the classroom now?This sentence shows how to ask about someone's presence in the aula.Tatoeba #6685512 by Guybrush88, translation #6265608 by CK
- Tu pranzi in aula?Do you eat lunch in the classroom?This sentence uses aula to ask about a routine activity in a specific room.Tatoeba #7787550 by Guybrush88, translation #7785699 by CK
- La lezione si svolgerà nell'aula numero tre.The lesson will take place in classroom number three.
- Vieni in classe e facciamo i compiti insieme!Come to the classroom, and let's do the homework together!
- Domani la lezione si svolgerà nell'aula principale.Tomorrow the lesson will take place in the main classroom.
- 152 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are looking for their new room at school.
- FrancescoScusa Martina, sai dove sia l'aula?Excuse me Martina, do you know where the classroom is?
- MartinaPenso che sia al secondo piano.I think it is on the second floor.
- FrancescoL'aula è proprio accanto alla biblioteca?Is the classroom right next to the library?
- MartinaSì, è proprio lì.Yes, it is right there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “classroom” translations and entries aula, classe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aula, classe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
