algunas clases
/alɡunas klases/from spelling rules
The English phrase "some classes" is translated into Spanish as algunas clases.
Which one should you use?
Use the singular form alguna clase if you are referring to a single unspecified class, whereas algunas clases refers to multiple classes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective algunas must match the feminine plural noun clases in both gender and number.
Did you know?
- The word clase comes from the Latin 'classis', which originally referred to a division of the Roman army or a group of citizens for taxation.
- In some Latin American dialects, saying clase de… can be a slang way to say 'kind of…' or 'sort of…', such as clase de loco for 'sort of a crazy person'.
- If you use the word clases to mean 'lessons' or 'tutoring', it is often used in the phrase dar clases, which literally translates to 'to give classes' rather than 'to teach'.
Examples in context
- Tom y yo tenemos algunas clases juntos.Tom and I have some classes together.Tatoeba #3270785 by hantol01, translation #2641343 by CK
- Algunas clases son muy difíciles.Some classes are very difficult.
- Tengo que asistir a algunas clases hoy.I have to attend some classes today.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their schedules.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿tienes tiempo el lunes?María, do you have time on Monday?
- MaríaNo, tengo algunas clases por la mañana.No, I have some classes in the morning.
- Alejandro¿A qué hora terminas?What time do you finish?
- MaríaTermino a mediodía.I finish at noon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
