class
vs
kind

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"Class" is a noun which is often translated as "la clase", and "kind" is an adjective which is often translated as "amable". Learn more about the difference between "class" and "kind" below.

class(

klahs

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (lesson)

a. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

My English class begins at 9 am.Mi clase de inglés comienza a las 9 am.

2. (number of students)

a. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Teachers complain that classes are too big.Los profesores se quejan de que las clases son demasiado numerosas.

3. (student cohort)

a. la promoción

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

My brother-in-law and I were both in the class of 93.Mi cuñado y yo somos ambos de la promoción del 93.

4. (social stratum)

a. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Bertie refused to be defined by his class and wanted to succeed on merit.Bertie se rehusaba a ser definido por su clase y quería triunfar por su propio mérito.

5. (stylishness)

a. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Just by looking at the way she holds her cigarette, you can tell she's got class.Basta ver la forma que tiene de sujetar el cigarro para darse cuenta de que tiene clase.

6. (biology)

a. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Butterflies belong to the class Insecta.Las mariposas pertenecen a la clase Insecta.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

7. (to organize)

a. clasificar

This entry should be classed as a gift rather than as income.Esta entrada debería estar clasificada como obsequio en lugar de ingreso.

kind(

kaynd

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (friendly)

a. amable

It was kind of you to help me.Fue amable de tu parte ayudarme.

b. atento

The staff of the hotel was very kind, constantly asking us if we needed anything.El personal del hotel era muy atento y nos preguntaba constantemente si necesitábamos algo.

c. bueno

Be kind to your little sister! Lend her your toy cars!¡Sé bueno con tu hermanita! ¡Préstale tus autitos!

d. bondadoso

The man appeared to be intimidating, but he had a kind look in his eyes.El hombre parecía intimidante, pero tenía una mirada bondadosa.

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

2. (sort)

a. el tipo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

There were all kinds of books at the library.Había todo tipo de libros en la biblioteca.

b. la clase

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

What kind of wine do you prefer?¿Qué clase de vino prefieres?

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