clase de matemáticas
/klase de matematikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "math class" is translated into Spanish as clase de matemáticas.
clase de matemáticas refers to a lesson or course in which students learn mathematics.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class), de (of) and matemáticas (mathematics).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the singular form clase de matemática is commonly used. In Spain, the term is often shortened to mates.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the subject of mathematics, the noun matemáticas is almost always used in its plural form.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman fleet or a social rank.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a student might describe a very difficult clase de matemáticas as un dolor de cabeza, meaning 'a headache'.
- In many Latin American schools, the teacher of the clase de matemáticas is often called el profe regardless of their formal title.
Examples in context
- Tendremos una clase de matemáticas mañana.We will have a math class tomorrow.This sentence is useful for discussing a future math class.Tatoeba #854738 by User5289, translation #29079 by CC
- La clase de matemáticas de hoy, fue más divertida de lo usual.Today's math class was more interesting than usual.This sentence is useful for describing how a math class felt today.Tatoeba #2458405 by HikkiSakura, translation #2210668 by CK
- ¿Vas a la clase de mate hoy?Are you going to math class today?
- Tengo una clase de matemáticas a las diez.I have a math class at ten.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their university schedule.
- Elena¿A qué hora es tu clase de matemáticas?What time is your math class?
- DanielEs a las diez, Elena.It is at ten, Elena.
- ElenaEspero que el profesor sea bueno.I hope the teacher is good.
- DanielOjalá, porque es un curso difícil.I hope so, because it is a difficult course.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
