Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
aula
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaula/
Meaning
- feminine nounclassroom
Example
La clase es en el aula 5.
The class is in classroom 5.
More examples
En el aula de idiomas practicamos la conversación.
In the language classroom we practice conversation.
Core concept
Formal teaching space, physical or virtual.
Common phrases
aula de idiomas
language classroom
clase en el aula
lesson in the classroom
aula escolar
school classroom
Similar words
clase: A lesson or class session when students receive instruction and engage in learning activities.
salón: Large interior room or hall within a building meant to accommodate groups or public events.
sala: Indoor room used for communal purposes such as visiting, waiting, or informal meetings.
Definition in Spanish
Término para el lugar físico donde se desarrollan las clases presenciales y, por extensión, para espacios formales de enseñanza incluidos los virtuales.
Word origin
From Latin aula 'hall' or 'court', originally a large hall and later used in Spanish for the room where organized classes take place.
Usage tips
- Although aula is grammatically feminine, use the masculine article el in singular (el aula) to avoid the vowel clash while adjectives remain feminine (el aula grande).
Other meanings
- lecture roomnoun