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"En" is a form of "en", a preposition which is often translated as "in". "Clase de historia" is a noun which is often translated as "history class". Learn more about the difference between "en" and "clase de historia" below.
en(
ehn
)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. in
Hay comida ya preparada en el supermercado.There's ready-made food in the supermarket.
b. on
Puedes poner los cubiertos en la mesa.You can put the silverware on the table.
c. at
Los niños están en la escuela.The kids are at school.
a. in
En 1969 aterrizamos en la luna.In 1969, we landed on the moon.
a. in
Si un oso te persigue, corre en zigzag.If a bear is chasing you, run in a zig-zag formation.
a. by
No vinimos en avión; vinimos en tren.We didn't come by plane. We came by train.
a. about
¿En qué piensas?What are you thinking about?
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la clase de historia(
klah
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seh
 
deh
 
ees
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toh
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ryah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. history class
El profesor nos ha dicho que este curso estudiaremos la Revolución Francesa en la clase de historia.The teacher has told us that this year we'll study the French Revolution in the history class.
b. history lesson
¿A qué hora tenemos clase de historia mañana?What time do we have the history lesson tomorrow?
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