clases de regularización
/klases de ɾeɡulaɾiθaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "remedial classes" is translated into Spanish as clases de regularización.
The phrase is used to describe academic support intended to bring a student's performance up to the expected standard. It refers to additional lessons for students who need extra help to reach the required level of proficiency in a subject.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clases (classes), de (of) and regularización (regularization/standardization).
Which one should you use?
Other formal terms exist. Clases de recuperación, clases de refuerzo and clases de apoyo are all formal expressions used for remedial classes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is clase de regularización.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, saying a student needs regularización can imply they are 'out of sync' with the curriculum. The word implies bringing something that is irregular or uneven back into a proper, straight line.
- If you use clases de recuperación in a medical context, you might be misunderstood. While it means 'remedial classes' in a school, it can also refer to the recovery process of a patient after surgery.
- In some Spanish-speaking school systems, regularización specifically refers to a process of clearing failed subjects from a previous year to move forward.
Examples in context
- Necesito inscribirme en clases de regularización de matemáticas.I need to enroll in remedial math classes.
- Las clases de regularización ayudan a mejorar las notas.Remedial classes help improve grades.
- El profesor ofrece clases de regularización después de la escuela.The teacher offers remedial classes after school.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing school performance in a library.
- Alejandro¿Crees que las clases de regularización me servirán?Do you think remedial classes will help me?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, te ayudarán a entender mejor la química.Yes, Alejandro, they will help you understand chemistry better.
- AlejandroEstá bien, buscaré un horario para mis clases de regularización.Okay, I will look for a schedule for my remedial classes.
- SofíaEs una buena decisión para tu futuro.It is a good decision for your future.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
