How to Say "classroom" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “classroom” is “clase” — use 'clase' when referring to the physical room itself as the designated space for a lesson or academic activity..
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clase
/KLAH-seh//ˈklase/
NounA2General
Use 'clase' when referring to the physical room itself as the designated space for a lesson or academic activity.
Examples
Por favor, entren en la clase en silencio.
Please, enter the classroom silently.
La clase tiene veinte pupitres y una pizarra blanca.
The classroom has twenty desks and a whiteboard.
salón
NounA2General
Use 'salón' when referring to a room designated for classes, often implying a specific numbered room within an institution.
Examples
El examen será en el salón número cinco.
The exam will be in classroom number five.
Choosing Between 'Clase' and 'Salón'
Learners often confuse 'clase' and 'salón' because both can mean 'classroom'. Remember that 'clase' often emphasizes the activity or lesson happening there, while 'salón' points more to the physical room as a location. Think of 'salón' as a specific room number for an event.
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