clase (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: Noun

Phonetic transcription: /ˈklase/

Meanings and Usage: - Meanings: "Clase" in Spanish means "class" in English. It is used to refer to a group of students meeting regularly to be taught by a teacher. It can also refer to a category or type of something, or to the quality or level of something.

• Usage: "Clase" is a common noun in Spanish and is widely used both in oral speech and in written contexts. It is frequently used in educational settings to refer to school classes. It is also used in general conversations to talk about different types or categories of things.

Verb Forms: - The word "clase" is a noun, so it does not have verb forms or a gerund.

Example Phrases: 1. Voy a la clase de matemáticas todas las mañanas. - Translation: I go to math class every morning.

1. La clase de español es a las dos de la tarde.
2. Translation: The Spanish class is at two in the afternoon.

Idiomatic Expressions: - "Dar clase" is an idiomatic expression in Spanish that means "to teach" or "to give a class." For example: - Mi hermana da clases de música en la escuela. (My sister teaches music at school.)

• "Tomar clases" means "to take classes" or "to attend classes." For example:

• Voy a tomar clases de baile este verano. (I'm going to take dance classes this summer.)

• "De buena/mala clase" can be used to describe high or low quality or level of something. For example:

• Ese restaurante es de buena clase, siempre tienen comida deliciosa. (That restaurant is of high quality, they always have delicious food.)

Etymology: The word "clase" comes from the Latin word "classis," which was used to refer to a class or division of people.

Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: aula (classroom), lección (lesson), sesión (session) - Antonyms: desorden (disorder), caos (chaos), bagunza (mess)