próxima clase
/pɾoɡsima klase/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next class" is translated into Spanish as próxima clase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of próxima (next/upcoming) and clase (class).
Which one should you use?
While próxima clase usually refers to the very next class in a sequence, la siguiente clase can be used to refer to the class that follows a specific one mentioned in a narrative. If you are referring to an entire academic course or semester rather than a single lesson, you would use próximo curso.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, próxima materia may be used to mean "next subject" instead of próxima clase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective próxima must agree in gender with the feminine noun clase.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman fleet or a group of citizens for taxation.
- In some Latin American countries, saying me salto la próxima clase means 'I am skipping the next class', using a verb that literally translates to 'jumping'.
- In some Latin American regions, instead of próxima clase, people use la siguiente hora to refer to the next lesson period in a school day.
Examples in context
- Tenemos que memorizar este poema para la próxima clase.We have to memorize this poem by the next class.Tatoeba #1882696 by teskmon, translation #1503578 by CK
- Tengo que prepararme para la próxima clase, que empieza dentro de diez minutos.I have to get ready for my next class, which starts in ten minutes.Tatoeba #10503162 by Seael, translation #14026304 by araneo
- En la próxima clase estudiaremos los días de la semana, los meses y las estaciones del año.In our next class, we will study the days of the week, the months, and the seasons.Tatoeba #3707648 by hayastan, translation #3786132 by AlanF_US
- La profesora nos indicó que la próxima clase será sobre literatura.The teacher informed us that the next class will be about literature.
- El profesor anunció que la siguiente clase se canceló.The professor announced that the following class was canceled.
- Nos vemos en la clase siguiente.See you in the next class.
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Example conversation
Two students talking in the hallway.
- María¿Cuándo entregamos el proyecto, Alejandro?When do we hand in the project, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEl profesor dijo que es para la próxima clase.The teacher said it is for the next class.
- MaríaGenial, entonces tengo más tiempo.Great, then I have more time.
- AlejandroSí, nos vemos en la próxima clase.Yes, I will see you in the next class.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
