lecciones
/leɡθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'lessons' is translated into Spanish as lecciones.
lecciones is typically used to refer to more structured and academic lessons. If you want to convey a more profound sense of teaching, you might instead use enseñanzas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, the term clases personalizadas may be used to refer to individual lessons. In Mexico, asesorías might be used to describe tutoring or consultations. In Argentina, you can use cursillos to refer to short or intensive courses.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of lecciones is lección. Note that the plural form lecciones drops the accent mark found in the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/leɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a student might say dar una lección to mean 'teaching someone a lesson' in the sense of humbling them or punishing them.
- The word clase, often used interchangeably with lección, comes from the Latin 'classis', which originally referred to a division of the Roman fleet or a social rank.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a cursillo is not just a short course but specifically refers to a type of intensive spiritual or religious retreat.
Examples in context
- Él no disfrutó de sus lecciones.He did not enjoy his lessons.This sentence shows how to express that someone did not enjoy their lecciones.Tatoeba #6394236 by dfrankmv, translation #299280 by CK
- Estoy repasando mis lecciones de chino.I am revising my Chinese lessons.This sentence is useful for describing the act of revising your lecciones.Tatoeba #1687297 by marcelostockle, translation #1687043 by Amastan
- He aprendido a dibujar siguiendo sus lecciones.I have learned to draw by following his lessons.This sentence illustrates learning a skill by following someone's lecciones.Tatoeba #716016 by Shishir, translation #260658 by papabear
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar clases de español?Where can I find Spanish lessons?
- Me gustaría obtener más información sobre las lecciones de guitarra.I would like to get more information about guitar lessons.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing their weekly schedules.
- Sofía¿A qué hora son tus lecciones?What time are your lessons?
- JavierSofía, mis lecciones empiezan a las cinco.Sofia, my lessons start at five.
- SofíaEntiendo, entonces te veré más tarde.I understand, then I will see you later.
- JavierSí, nos vemos después de clase.Yes, see you after class.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
