clase de ciencias
/klase de θjenθjas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "science class" is translated as clase de ciencias.
The phrase refers to a school lesson or course where students study scientific subjects. Specific branches of science can be referred to directly, such as Física (Physics), Química (Chemistry) or Biología (Biology).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase clase de ciencias is composed of clase (class), de (of) and ciencias (sciences).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear materia de ciencias or clase de ciencias naturales to refer to science class.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form clase de ciencias is the standard way to refer to the subject, though the singular clase de ciencia is also grammatically acceptable and used in some regions.
Did you know?
- The word clase is a direct descendant of the Latin classis, which was used to describe a fleet of ships or a group of citizens.
- The term laboratorio is frequently used as a shorthand for the science class itself when the lesson takes place in a lab.
- In some regions, a science teacher might be called a profesor de ciencias regardless of whether they are teaching a primary or secondary school class.
Examples in context
- Los estudiantes usaron un imán en la clase de ciencias.The students used a magnet in science class.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase clase de ciencias in a sentence describing student activity.Tatoeba #1426201 by marcelostockle, translation #681410 by Source_VOA
- ¿A qué hora tienes clase de ciencias?At what time do you have science class?
- Me encanta la asignatura de ciencias.I love science class.
- Mañana tenemos un examen en la clase de ciencias.Tomorrow we have an exam in science class.
- La clase de ciencias es mi favorita.Science class is my favorite.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- MateoMateo, ¿tienes la clase de ciencias ahora?Mateo, do you have science class now?
- MaríaSí, María. Debo ir al laboratorio.Yes, María. I have to go to the laboratory.
- MateoYo también voy a la clase de ciencias.I am going to science class too.
- MaríaEntonces, vamos juntos al salón.Then, let's go to the classroom together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
