clase de pole dance
/klase de pole danθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pole dancing class" is clase de pole dance in Spanish.
The English term pole dance is commonly used as a loanword in Spanish to refer to the specific discipline.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may hear the terms clase de pole dance or taller de pole dance. In Mexico, curso de pole dance is frequently used.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word polo is a false friend in this context, as it refers to the North Pole, the sport of polo or a swimming float rather than a dance pole.
- The word clase comes from the Latin classis, which originally referred to a division of the Roman people based on wealth or a fleet of ships.
- In Spanish, the English loanword pole dance is typically treated as a feminine noun because speakers mentally associate it with la danza, meaning 'the dance'.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿dónde puedo encontrar una clase de baile en barra en este centro de fitness? Me gustaría inscribirme y aprender esta disciplina.Hello, where can I find a pole dancing class in this fitness center? I would like to enroll and learn this discipline.
- Me inscribí en una clase de pole dance.I signed up for a pole dancing class.
- Mañana tengo mi clase de pole dance.Tomorrow I have my pole dancing class.
- ¿Te gusta tu clase de pole dance?Do you like your pole dancing class?
- Busco una clase de pole dance cerca de aquí.I am looking for a pole dancing class near here.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their weekly hobbies.
- Mateo¿A qué hora es tu clase de pole dance?What time is your pole dancing class?
- SofíaMi clase de pole dance empieza a las seis.My pole dancing class starts at six.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Yo tengo entrenamiento de fútbol.That's great! I have soccer practice.
- SofíaEntonces nos vemos más tarde, Mateo.Then I will see you later, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, pole, CC BY-SA 4.0.
