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"Clase de español" is a noun which is often translated as "Spanish class", and "terminar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to end". Learn more about the difference between "clase de español" and "terminar" below.
la clase de español(
klah
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seh
deh
ehs
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pah
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nyohl
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (education)
a. Spanish class
En la clase de español de hoy hemos estudiado el subjuntivo.We've studied the subjunctive in today's Spanish class.
terminar(
tehr
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mee
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nahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to break up with
Terminó con su novia porque necesitaba espacio.He broke up with his girlfriend because he needed space.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to be done with
¿A qué hora crees que terminarás la traducción?What time do you think you'll be done with the translation?
4. (to result)
a. to end up (used with "-ing")
¿Sabías que Sandy y Jake terminaron casándose?Did you know Sandy and Jake ended up getting married?
terminarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to run out
Espero que lleguemos a nuestro destino antes de que al coche se le termine la gasolina.I hope we get to where we're going before the car runs out of gas.
