Hola, clase
/ˈola ˈklase/word by word
In Spanish, the phrase for "hello class" is Hola, clase.
A teacher uses Hola, clase to address a group of students at the beginning of a lesson.
How does it change in a sentence?
When writing this phrase, use a comma to separate the greeting from the noun being addressed.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈola ˈklase/
When do people say it?
In a classroom setting, teachers may also use Bienvenidos, alumnos to say "Welcome, students" to their class.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of citizens based on wealth or a fleet of ships.
- The word aula, used for the room where a teacher says Hola, clase, is a feminine noun that can be used with both masculine and feminine articles in the singular.
- Depending on the region, a teacher might address the group as alumnos instead of clase, as alumno specifically implies a 'pupil' who is being nourished with knowledge.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, clase. Espero que todos hayan tenido un excelente fin de semanaGood morning, class. I hope you all had an excellent weekend
- ¡Hola, chicos y chicas! ¿Cómo están hoy?Hello, boys and girls! How are you all doing today?
- Hola, clase, ¿cómo están hoy?Hello class, how are you today?
- Hola, clase, por favor tomen asiento.Hello class, please take a seat.
- Hola, clase, vamos a empezar la lección.Hello class, we are going to start the lesson.
Example conversation
The teacher enters the room to start the lesson.
- MateoHola, clase. Por favor, siéntense.Hello class. Please, sit down.
- ElenaHola, Mateo. Buenos días.Hello, Mateo. Good morning.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Empecemos la lección.Thank you, Elena. Let's start the lesson.
- ElenaMuy bien, profesor.Very well, teacher.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (hola, clase) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
