clase de teatro
/klase de teatɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'drama class' is translated into Spanish as clase de teatro.
clase de teatro refers to a school course where students learn how to act and perform in plays.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class), de (of) and teatro (theater/drama).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific terms for this: in Mexico, taller de actuación is often used. In Argentina, the term taller de teatro is common. And in Spain, the phrase clase de interpretación is frequently used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'drama classes', you must pluralize the noun clase to clases, resulting in clases de teatro.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, hacer un teatro is an idiom that means to make a scene or exaggerate a situation to get attention.
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally described a division of the population or a fleet of ships rather than a room for learning.
- The term taller used in taller de teatro literally means 'workshop' or 'atelier', suggesting a hands-on craft rather than a traditional academic lecture.
Examples in context
- Asistiré a una clase de drama en el instituto este semestre.I will attend a drama class at the institute this semester.
- Mis amigos y yo estamos buscando un taller de teatro para divertirnos y aprender.My friends and I are looking for a theater workshop to have fun and learn.
- Tengo clase de teatro los martes.I have drama class on Tuesdays.
- Tengo una clase de teatro a las cinco.I have a drama class at five.
- La clase de teatro es muy divertida.The drama class is very fun.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their extracurricular activities.
- Alejandro¿Qué haces después de la escuela, María?What are you doing after school, María?
- MaríaVoy a mi clase de teatro.I am going to my drama class.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Yo tengo entrenamiento de fútbol.That's great! I have soccer practice.
- MaríaNos vemos más tarde, Alejandro.See you later, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, teatro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
