Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
curso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuɾso/
Meaning
- masculine nouncourse
Example
¿Cuánto cuesta el curso de inglés?
How much does the English course cost?
More examples
Me apunté al curso de inglés que recomiendas.
I signed up for the English course you recommend.
Core concept
Program of classes on a subject offered by an institution.
Common phrases
curso de inglés
English course
curso intensivo
intensive course
Similar words
clase: Single scheduled classroom meeting or session that covers part of a subject.
lección: Single study unit from a textbook or syllabus focused on one concept or exercise.
taller: Short practical workshop emphasizing hands-on practice and applied exercises.
materia: Academic subject or field taught at school, such as mathematics or literature.
Definition in Spanish
Programa educativo formado por varias sesiones o asignaturas sobre un tema, ofrecido como una unidad por una institución.
Word origin
Derives from Latin cursus 'running' via Old French cours, where the sense of a path or sequence is applied to a unit of lessons.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses curso académico to mean an academic year, so context determines whether curso refers to a single class or a full school year.