clase de lectura
/klase de leɡtuɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "reading class" is translated into Spanish as clase de lectura.
The phrase clase de lectura is used to describe a specific academic subject or a scheduled lesson focused on reading skills.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class), de (of) and lectura (reading).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun clase to clases while keeping de lectura unchanged.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking educational systems, a 'reading class' might be specifically called a taller de lectura, which translates to a 'reading workshop' rather than a 'class'.
- The word clase shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'class' and the Latin 'classis', which originally referred to a group of people categorized for military or social purposes.
- While lectura means 'reading', the word is shared with the term lector, which in some Spanish-speaking contexts refers to a professional who reads aloud to a group.
Examples in context
- Mi horario incluye una clase de lectura todas las mañanas en la universidad.My schedule includes a reading class every morning at the university.
- La asignatura de lectura es fundamental para desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas.The reading class is fundamental for developing language skills.
- Voy a asistir a un taller de lectura para mejorar mi comprensión.I'm going to attend a reading workshop to improve my comprehension.
- Tengo una clase de lectura a las diez.I have a reading class at ten.
- La clase de lectura es muy divertida.The reading class is very fun.
- Necesito comprar un libro para la clase de lectura.I need to buy a book for reading class.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking at the university library.
- Mateo¿Vas a la clase de lectura hoy, Sofía?Are you going to reading class today, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, empiezo en diez minutos.Yes, Mateo, I start in ten minutes.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Yo también tengo esa clase.Great! I have that class too.
- SofíaEntonces, nos vemos en el salón.Then, I'll see you in the classroom.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, lectura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
