clase de oratoria
/klase de oɾatoɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "speech class" is translated into Spanish as clase de oratoria.
clase de oratoria is used to describe formal instruction in the art of public speaking, rhetoric or persuasive communication.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clase (class), de (of) and oratoria (oratory or the art of public speaking).
Which one should you use?
You can use Curso/Taller de Oratoria to specifically indicate a speech course or workshop. Additionally, Asignatura de Oratoria can be used to refer to a speech class as an official subject within an academic curriculum.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change clase to clases to form clases de oratoria.
Did you know?
- The word oratoria is derived from the Latin 'orare', which meant 'to plead' or 'to pray' as well as 'to speak'. This connects the art of public speaking to the act of formal petitioning.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, oratoria is not just a school subject but a prestigious civic skill. Competitions in oratoria are often treated as high-stakes formal events with strict dress codes and traditional gestures.
- The word clase shares its ancient roots with the Latin word classis, which originally referred to a division of a fleet or a group of citizens in the Roman navy.
Examples in context
- Estoy interesado/a en tomar una clase de oratoria en la universidad. ¿Podrías recomendarme algún curso?I am interested in taking a speech class at the university. Could you recommend me a course?
- ¿Sabes de algún taller de hablar en público? Quiero mejorar mi capacidad para expresarme frente a una audiencia.Do you know of any public speaking workshops? I want to improve my ability to express myself in front of an audience.
- Me inscribí en una clase de oratoria.I signed up for a speech class.
- La clase de oratoria es muy útil.The speech class is very useful.
- Necesito practicar para mi clase de oratoria.I need to practice for my speech class.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their university schedule.
- MateoSofía, ¿tienes clase de oratoria hoy?Sofía, do you have speech class today?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, pero empieza a las tres.Yes, Mateo, but it starts at three.
- MateoMe gustaría entrar a tu clase de oratoria.I would like to join your speech class.
- Sofía¡Claro! El profesor es muy bueno.Of course! The professor is very good.
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.
