clase de salud
/klase de salud/from spelling rules
The English phrase health class is translated into Spanish as clase de salud.
The phrase refers to a school course that teaches students about physical and mental well-being.
Which one should you use?
Clase de salud pública is a formal way to say 'health class' when emphasizing public health. Curso de educación para la salud is a formal way to say 'health class' that emphasizes education.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman people based on wealth or a fleet of ships.
- The word salud is a cognate of the English word 'salute', as both derive from the Latin word for health and well-being.
- The word salud is often used as a polite exclamation when someone sneezes, similar to saying 'bless you' in English.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho la clase de salud.I really like health class.
- Mi clase de salud es interesante.My health class is interesting.
- Vamos a tener una charla sobre la salud en la clase de salud y bienestar.We're going to have a talk about health in the health and well-being class.
- Tengo clase de salud a las diez.I have health class at ten.
- Mañana tengo clase de salud.I have health class tomorrow.
- La clase de salud es muy útil.The health class is very useful.
- Aprendí mucho en la clase de salud.I learned a lot in health class.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿tienes la clase de salud ahora?Alejandro, do you have health class now?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, voy camino al salón.Yes, Sofía, I am on my way to the classroom.
- Sofía¿Es difícil la clase de salud?Is health class difficult?
- AlejandroNo, es mi materia favorita.No, it is my favorite subject.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, salud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
