la
feminine
/ˈklase/
#313 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
class, lesson, type
Word origin
From Latin classis ('a division of the Roman people, a fleet, a group'). The same root gives English 'class' and 'classic'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- classis
- English cognates
- class, classic
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Examples
español .
The Spanish class starts at nine.
alumnos .
There are students of all kinds in this class.
.
He is a very rare type of professional.
.
There are no classes tomorrow because it is a national holiday.
.
We travelled first class thanks to a special offer.
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