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"En clase" is a phrase which is often translated as "in class", and "después" is an adverb which is often translated as "after". Learn more about the difference between "en clase" and "después" below.
en clase(
ehn
klah
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seh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in class
El profesor nos dijo que nuestro hijo se porta muy bien en clase.The teacher told us our son behaves very well in class.
b. in the classroom
A continuación, sugerimos algunas actividades para hacer en clase.Next, we suggest some activities to do in the classroom.
b. in the classroom
Siempre dejamos las libretas y los libros en clase.We always leave our notebooks and books in the classroom.
a. into the class
Ya saben que no pueden entrar en clase dando voces.You know you can't come shouting into the class.
b. into the classroom
Tenemos que meter todas esas mesas y sillas en clase.We have to bring all those desks and chairs into the classroom.
después(
dehs
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pwehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. after
Llamé a mis papás justo después de comprometerme.I called my parents just after getting engaged.
b. later
Iré de compras después pero ahora tengo que estudiar.I'll go shopping later but now I have to study.
c. afterwards
¿Podemos ir al parque después? Ahora quiero descansar.Can we go to the park afterwards? I want to rest now.
d. afterward (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Paco comenzó a tener diferencias de opinión con los otros socios, y poco después abandonó la firma.Paco started having disagreements with the other partners, and he left the firm not long afterward.
