clases de natación
/klases de nataθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "swimming lessons" is translated into Spanish as clases de natación.
clases de natación refers to instructional sessions where a person learns how to swim.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of clases (classes), de (of) and natación (swimming).
Which one should you use?
While clases de natación is the most common way to refer to these sessions, lecciones de natación is also a correct alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term clases de natación can be replaced by cursos de natación.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single swimming lesson, use the singular form clase de natación.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term natación is used strictly for the sport or the technical act of swimming, while saber nadar is used for the basic survival skill of knowing how to swim.
- The word natación is a direct descendant of the Latin word natātiōnem, which refers to the act of swimming.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the distinction between clases and cursos can depend on the duration, where cursos often implies a certified program with a diploma.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar clases de natación cerca de aquí?Where can I find swimming lessons near here?
- El profesor de mi hijo da lecciones de natación en la piscina municipal.My son's teacher provides swimming lessons at the public pool.
- Busco clases de natación para niños.I am looking for swimming lessons for children.
- Las clases de natación son los martes.The swimming lessons are on Tuesdays.
- Ella empezó sus clases de natación ayer.She started her swimming lessons yesterday.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their weekly activities.
- Daniel¿Tienes tiempo libre esta semana?Do you have free time this week?
- LucíaNo, tengo mis clases de natación por la tarde.No, I have my swimming lessons in the afternoon.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! ¿Te gustan mucho las clases?That's great! Do you like the lessons a lot?
- LucíaSí, me encanta nadar.Yes, I love swimming.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, natación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
