Classroom words in Spanish cover everything from students and teachers to subjects and supplies. This guide breaks them down into easy-to-understand categories with complete lists.
People in the Classroom
Key roles you’ll encounter in any classroom, along with their Spanish terms.
People in the Classroom
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| maestro / maestra | teacher | La maestra explica la lección. | The teacher explains the lesson. |
| estudiante | student | El estudiante hace la tarea. | The student does the homework. |
| alumno / alumna | pupil | La alumna está en la primera fila. | The pupil is in the front row. |
| profesor / profesora | professor | El profesor es muy estricto. | The professor is very strict. |
| director / directora | principal | La directora habla con los padres. | The principal talks with the parents. |
| auxiliar de clase | teacher’s aide | El auxiliar ayuda con los materiales. | The aide helps with the materials. |
| compañero / compañera | classmate | Mi compañera de clase es amable. | My classmate is kind. |
| tutor / tutora | tutor | Tengo un tutor para matemáticas. | I have a tutor for math. |
| bibliotecario / bibliotecaria | librarian | La bibliotecaria organiza los libros. | The librarian organizes the books. |
| consejero / consejera | counselor | El consejero ayuda con las decisiones. | The counselor helps with decisions. |
Common Classroom Objects
Everyday items you’ll find in a classroom, plus their Spanish names.
Common Classroom Objects
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lápiz | pencil | Escribe con un lápiz. | Write with a pencil. |
| bolígrafo | pen | Tengo un bolígrafo azul. | I have a blue pen. |
| cuaderno | notebook | Anoto todo en mi cuaderno. | I write everything in my notebook. |
| libro | book | El libro está sobre la mesa. | The book is on the table. |
| borrador | eraser | Usa el borrador para corregir. | Use the eraser to correct. |
| regla | ruler | Mide con la regla. | Measure with the ruler. |
| mochila | backpack | Mi mochila es roja. | My backpack is red. |
| carpeta | folder | Guarda los papeles en la carpeta. | Keep the papers in the folder. |
| tijeras | scissors | Corta con las tijeras. | Cut with the scissors. |
| pegamento | glue | Pega las figuras con pegamento. | Glue the shapes with glue. |
Classroom Activities
Common actions and tasks you’ll do in class, with their Spanish equivalents.
Classroom Activities
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| estudiar | to study | Estudio para el examen. | I study for the exam. |
| leer | to read | Leemos un cuento en clase. | We read a story in class. |
| escribir | to write | Escribo una carta. | I write a letter. |
| escuchar | to listen | Escucho a la profesora. | I listen to the teacher. |
| hablar | to speak | Hablo con mis compañeros. | I speak with my classmates. |
| preguntar | to ask | Pregunto sobre la tarea. | I ask about the homework. |
| responder | to answer | Respondo en voz alta. | I answer out loud. |
| repetir | to repeat | Repite la palabra, por favor. | Repeat the word, please. |
| tomar apuntes | to take notes | Tomo apuntes en clase. | I take notes in class. |
| entregar | to submit | Entrego la tarea mañana. | I submit the homework tomorrow. |
School Subjects
The main subjects you’ll study in school, along with their Spanish names.
School Subjects
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| matemáticas | mathematics | Tengo clase de matemáticas. | I have math class. |
| ciencias | science | Estudiamos ciencias naturales. | We study natural sciences. |
| historia | history | La historia es interesante. | History is interesting. |
| geografía | geography | La geografía explica los mapas. | Geography explains maps. |
| literatura | literature | Leo literatura española. | I read Spanish literature. |
| inglés | English | La clase de inglés es los lunes. | English class is on Mondays. |
| arte | art | Me gusta la clase de arte. | I like art class. |
| música | music | Escucho música en la escuela. | I listen to music at school. |
| educación física | physical education | Educación física es al aire libre. | PE is outdoors. |
| informática | computer science | Estudiamos informática básica. | We study basic computer science. |
Classroom Commands
Useful phrases teachers use to give instructions, along with their Spanish translations.
Classroom Commands
| Spanish Word | English Word | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abre | open | Abre el libro en la página diez. | Open the book to page ten. |
| cierra | close | Cierra la ventana, por favor. | Close the window, please. |
| escucha | listen | Escucha con atención. | Listen carefully. |
| repite | repeat | Repite la pregunta. | Repeat the question. |
| escribe | write | Escribe tu nombre aquí. | Write your name here. |
| lee | read | Lee el texto en voz alta. | Read the text out loud. |
| contesta | answer | Contesta en oraciones completas. | Answer in complete sentences. |
| subraya | underline | Subraya las palabras importantes. | Underline the important words. |
| levanta la mano | raise your hand | Levanta la mano para participar. | Raise your hand to participate. |
| entrega | submit | Entrega tu trabajo al final. | Submit your work at the end. |
That covers the main classroom vocabulary in Spanish. Use these lists to build your confidence and understanding in any school setting.
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- English Word: teacher
- English Example: The teacher explains the lesson.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
