clases
“clases” means “classes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
classes, lessons
Also: instruction
📝 In Action
Tengo clases de matemáticas todos los lunes por la mañana.
A1I have math classes every Monday morning.
¿A qué hora terminan tus clases hoy?
A1What time do your classes end today?
Ella da clases de piano a niños pequeños.
A2She gives piano lessons to small children.
kinds, social classes
Also: categories
📝 In Action
¿Qué clases de películas prefieres ver?
B1What kinds of movies do you prefer to watch?
Existen diferentes clases sociales en la ciudad.
B2Different social classes exist in the city.
Necesitamos analizar todas las clases de evidencia antes de decidir.
B2We need to analyze all types of evidence before deciding.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "clases" in Spanish:
categories→classes→instruction→kinds→lessons→social classes→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: clases
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'clases' to mean 'lessons'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *classis*, which originally meant a 'division' or 'group of citizens' used for military or tax purposes. Later it evolved to mean any collection or group, giving us the sense of both educational groupings and social hierarchy.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I hear 'clases' (plural) so much more often than 'clase' (singular)?
When talking about school, 'clases' is the standard way to refer to your schedule or instruction ('I have classes'). The singular 'clase' is usually reserved for talking about one specific group of students ('the class is loud') or one specific lesson in isolation.