What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class), de (of) and español (Spanish).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region and context, other terms may be used. In Spain, the academic term asignatura de español is used in academic settings. In certain Latin American countries, the term materia de español is used in educational contexts. In some countries, taller de español is used to emphasize a workshop-style approach to learning.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change clase to clases while keeping de español the same, resulting in clases de español.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly place the adjective before the noun by saying español clase. Instead, you must use the correct structure clase de español.
Did you know?
- The word español may trace back to the Punic phrase for 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- Mañana se suspende la clase de español.Spanish class is cancelled for tomorrow.This sentence is useful for talking about a cancelled clase de español.Tatoeba #1319637 by massama, translation #10836763 by Lebensfreude
- Usan este libro en la clase de español.They use this book in Spanish class.This sentence shows how a book is used in a clase de español.Tatoeba #5052103 by don_ramon, translation #5051989 by mervert1
- Tim produjo una vibración alveolar perfecta durante un minuto seguido. El resto de la clase de español envidiaba y despreciaba esta vulgar muestra de poder.Tim produced a perfect alveolar trill for a straight minute. The rest of the Spanish class envied and despised this vulgar display of power.This sentence uses clase de español to describe a classroom setting.Tatoeba #1331038 by Shishir, translation #707490 by papabear
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their schedule at the language school.
- Lucía¿A qué hora es tu clase de español?What time is your Spanish class?
- DanielEs a las diez de la mañana.It is at ten in the morning.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo también tengo clase a esa hora.Great! I also have class at that time.
- DanielEntonces podemos ir juntos a la clase de español.Then we can go to Spanish class together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clase, de, español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
