mis clases son
/mis klases son/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my classes are" is translated into Spanish as mis clases son.
This phrase is used to introduce a description or a list of characteristics regarding the courses a person is taking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mis (my), clases (classes) and son (are).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries such as Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia, the word curso is commonly used instead of clase to mean "class".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb son is the third-person plural form of ser, which is used here because clases is a plural subject. If you are referring to only one class, you must use the singular form mi clase es instead of the plural mis clases son.
Did you know?
- If you are describing the 'mood' or 'feeling' of your classes rather than their objective characteristics, you might switch from son to están to imply a temporary state.
- The word clase shares a root with the English word 'classify', as both originate from the Latin 'classis', meaning a group or division of people.
- The word clase is not only for education but also for social stratification, such as when referring to the 'working class' or 'middle class'.
Examples in context
- Mis clases son los lunes y miércoles a las 9 de la mañana.My classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 in the morning.
- Mis clases son los lunes y miércoles a las 9 de la mañana, ¿y las tuyas?My classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 in the morning, and yours?
- Mis clases son muy difíciles este semestre.My classes are very difficult this semester.
- Mis clases son en la mañana.My classes are in the morning.
- Mis clases son interesantes y divertidas.My classes are interesting and fun.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their university schedule.
- LucíaJavier, mis clases son muy temprano mañana.Javier, my classes are very early tomorrow.
- JavierYo también empiezo a las ocho.I also start at eight.
- LucíaEntonces podemos ir juntos.Then we can go together.
- JavierPerfecto, nos vemos mañana.Perfect, see you tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
