clases de piano
/klases de pjano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "piano lessons" is translated into Spanish as clases de piano.
The phrase refers to instructional sessions where a person learns how to play the piano. When talking about attending these sessions, you typically use the verb tomar (to take), such as in the phrase tomar clases de piano. To describe providing the instruction, use the verb dar (to give).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clases (classes or lessons) and de piano (of piano).
Which one should you use?
You can use the singular form clase de piano to refer to a single piano lesson.
Did you know?
- While clases refers to the lessons, the word for the piano teacher is profesor or maestra. In some formal Spanish conservatories, a piano teacher is referred to as a catedrático, a term usually reserved for high-ranking university professors.
- When a student misses their clase de piano, they might say they faltaron a clase. This uses the verb faltar, which literally means 'to be missing' or 'to lack', rather than 'to miss' an appointment.
- The word piano is a shortened version of the Italian word pianoforte, which literally means 'soft-loud'.
Examples in context
- Ella empezó clases de piano cuando tenía seis años de edad.She began piano lessons when she was six years old.This sentence shows how to describe when someone started their clases de piano.Tatoeba #721736 by darinmex, translation #679141 by CK
- Mi hermana pequeña tiene clases de piano dos veces a la semana.My sister takes piano lessons twice a week.This sentence illustrates the frequency of attending clases de piano.Tatoeba #790959 by chinopinyin, translation #251914 by CK
- Me gustaría inscribirme en clases de piano.I would like to enroll in piano lessons.
- Mi hija está tomando lecciones de piano los sábados.My daughter is taking piano lessons on Saturdays.
- ¿Vas a tomar clases de piano este verano? ¡Qué genial!Are you going to take piano lessons this summer? That's awesome!
- Busco clases de piano para mi hijo.I am looking for piano lessons for my son.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their weekend hobbies.
- Sofía¿Qué haces los sábados por la mañana?What do you do on Saturday mornings?
- AlejandroTengo clases de piano en la academia.I have piano lessons at the academy.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! ¿Te gustan mucho?That's great! Do you like them a lot?
- AlejandroSí, me encanta la música.Yes, I love music.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, piano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
