interrumpir la clase
/interumpiɾ la klase/from spelling rules
The English phrase "disrupting class" is translated into Spanish as interrumpir la clase.
interrumpir la clase is used to describe behavior that breaks the flow of a lesson or prevents teaching and learning. If you want to describe the continuous action of disrupting the class, you can use the gerund form interrumpiendo la clase.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Meter bulla en clase is used in Spain, and hacer desmadre en clase is common in certain Latin American countries, especially Mexico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive interrumpir la clase expresses the concept of disrupting class as a general action or a noun phrase, whereas the gerund interrumpiendo la clase is used to express the continuous action of disrupting the class.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a teacher might tell a disruptive student no me busques, which literally means 'do not look for me' but actually means 'do not push my patience'.
- The term clase is an ancient word that originally described a division of citizens based on their wealth or a fleet of ships.
- In Mexico, desmadre is used to describe total chaos in the classroom, but it can also be used positively to describe a wild and fun party.
Examples in context
- No deberías distraer la clase con tus bromas.You shouldn't disrupt the class with your jokes.
- Los estudiantes están molestando en clase y no podemos avanzar con la lección.The students are disrupting class, and we can't proceed with the lesson.
- Por favor, evita interrumpir la clase con preguntas irrelevantes.Please, avoid interrupting the class with irrelevant questions.
- Deja de armar lío en clase y presta atención a la explicación del profesor.Stop causing a fuss in class and pay attention to the teacher's explanation.
- No puedo enseñar correctamente si sigues metiendo bulla en clase.I can't teach properly if you keep making noise in class.
- El estudiante fue sancionado por interrumpir la clase.The student was sanctioned for disrupting the class.
- No debes interrumpir la clase.You should not disrupt the class.
- Él está intentando interrumpir la clase.He is trying to disrupt the class.
- Es molesto interrumpir la clase con ruidos.It is annoying to disrupt the class with noises.
Example conversation
A teacher is talking to a student in the hallway.
- AlejandroElena, no puedes interrumpir la clase así.Elena, you cannot disrupt the class like that.
- ElenaLo siento, Alejandro, no fue mi intención.I'm sorry, Alejandro, it wasn't my intention.
- AlejandroTus compañeros necesitan concentrarse en la lección.Your classmates need to concentrate on the lesson.
- ElenaEntiendo, prometo que no pasará más.I understand, I promise it won't happen again.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
