clase de guitarra
/klase de ɡitara/from spelling rules
The English phrase "guitar lesson" is translated into Spanish as clase de guitarra.
You may also use lección de guitarra when you want to refer specifically to a single instructional unit or lesson.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase clase de guitarra is composed of clase (class), de (of) and guitarra (guitar).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural (guitar lessons), change clase to clases to form clases de guitarra.
Did you know?
- The word guitarra entered Spanish through Arabic, though its roots trace back to the Ancient Greek word κῐθᾰ́ρᾱ.
- The term 'maestro' is often used for a guitar teacher, carrying a much deeper sense of prestige and respect than the standard English word 'teacher'.
- In Spain, a clase de guitarra focusing on flamenco often involves the compás, a complex rhythmic cycle that students must master before learning melodies.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría tomar una clase de guitarraI would like to take a guitar lesson
- Ofrezco lecciones de guitarraI offer guitar lessons
- ¿Dónde estás tomando tus clases de guitarra?Where are you taking your guitar lessons?
- Tengo una clase de guitarra hoy.I have a guitar lesson today.
- La clase de guitarra es muy divertida.The guitar lesson is very fun.
- ¿A qué hora es tu clase de guitarra?What time is your guitar lesson?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about their after-school schedules.
- Lucía¿Tienes tiempo para ir al cine?Do you have time to go to the cinema?
- AlejandroNo puedo, tengo una clase de guitarra.I can't, I have a guitar lesson.
- LucíaEntiendo, ¿es tu clase de guitarra ahora?I understand, is your guitar lesson now?
- AlejandroSí, empieza en diez minutos.Yes, it starts in ten minutes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, guitarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
