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"Classmate" in Spanish: compañero de clase / compañera de clase
el compañero de clase / la compañera de clase
Classmate is el compañero de clase or la compañera de clase. School friends often shorten it to mi compañero when class is clear. Match -o and -a to the person.
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How to pronounce compañero de clase / compañera de clase
Say it
kom-pah-NYEH-roh deh KLAH-seh
/kom.paˈɲe.ɾo ðe ˈkla.se/
kom-pah-NYEH-roh deh KLAH-seh. The ñ is ny. Feminine compañera stresses NYEH.
"Classmate" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el compañero de clase / la compañera de clase | classmate Full clear form in any school talk. | Full clear form in any school talk. |
| mi compañero / mi compañera | my classmate Short when everyone knows you mean class. | Short when everyone knows you mean class. |
| compañeros de clase | classmates The whole group, mixed gender. | The whole group, mixed gender. |
| un compañero nuevo | a new classmate Someone who just joined the class. | Someone who just joined the class. |
How to use compañero de clase / compañera de clase in real life
- 1Asking for notes
Mi compañero de clase me prestó apuntes.
My classmate lent me notes.
Compañero de clase names a male classmate.
- 2Group project
La compañera de clase lidera el equipo.
The classmate leads the team.
Compañera de clase for a female classmate.
- 3After school
Salgo con mis compañeros de clase.
I'm going out with my classmates.
Plural compañeros de clase for the group.
Mistakes English speakers make with compañero de clase / compañera de clase
Incorrect: Mi classmate vive cerca.
Correct: Mi compañero de clase vive cerca.
Use compañero de clase, not English classmate.
Incorrect: Ella es mi compañero de clase.
Correct: Ella es mi compañera de clase.
Women take compañera. Match the ending to gender.
Good to know
In Latin American schools, compañero de clase is everyday speech. Close friends may also say amigo del salón. Keep ustedes when you address the whole class.
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¿Tu compañero de clase entiende la tarea?
Does your classmate understand the homework?
You
Sí. Mi compañera de clase estudia mucho.
Yes. My classmate studies a lot.
ChatPal
¿Pueden ayudarnos ustedes dos?
Can you two help us?
You
Claro. Nos vemos en la biblioteca.
Sure. See you in the library.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Classmate" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Compañero for men, compañera for women. Groups often use compañeros de clase.
Can I drop de clase?
Yes among classmates, if the meaning is clear.
Is classmate one word in Spanish?
No. Say compañero de clase as a phrase.
Roommate or classmate?
Classmate: de clase. Roommate: de cuarto.
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