Spanish Phrase
¿Qué clases hay?
Meaning
Literally, "What classes are there?" It is a neutral way to ask which courses, lessons, or subject groups are available in a school, university, or any learning program.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know the list of offered classes before enrolling, when checking a timetable, or simply out of curiosity about a curriculum. It works in both formal (teacher‑student) and informal (peer‑peer) settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéclaseshay
Qué (interrogative)
The word "qué" with an accent introduces a question meaning "what". It must always carry the accent in interrogative sentences.
clases (noun, plural)
"clases" is the plural form of "clase" (class, lesson). It agrees in number with the verb but not with gender.
hay (impersonal haber)
"Hay" is the third‑person singular present of the impersonal verb "haber" and is used for both singular and plural existence: "hay una clase" / "hay tres clases".
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué clases hay este semestre?
What classes are there this semester?
Hay historia, biología y matemáticas avanzadas.
There are history, biology, and advanced mathematics.
✕Common Mistakes
Que clases hay?
Missing accent changes the meaning; "que" is a conjunction, not a question word.
¿Qué clases son?
The verb "ser" is not used for existence; use "hay" instead of "son".
¿Qué clases hayes?
"Hay" is already conjugated; do not add extra endings.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué materias hay?
What subjects are there?
¿Qué asignaturas están disponibles?
Which subjects are available?
¿Qué cursos hay?
What courses are there?
Cultural Tip
In Spain and many Latin American countries, "clase" can refer to a single lesson or to a subject area, while "materia" or "asignatura" specifically denotes a school subject. In informal conversation students often say "¿Qué clases hay?" but in a formal email to a registrar you might prefer "¿Qué asignaturas están disponibles?" Also, remember that the verb "hay" never changes for plural; you never say *"hay son"*.