common class
[ˈkɒmən klɑːs]
nounpl: common classes
classe comum
1. The ordinary or working class; people of average or modest social and economic status
He came from the common class but became a successful entrepreneur.
Ele veio da classe comum, mas se tornou um empresário bem-sucedido.
2. In education, a standard classroom or course for students of typical ability level
Most students attend the common class before advanced placement.
A maioria dos alunos frequenta a classe comum antes do programa avançado.
3. A taxonomic grouping in biology; a major category of organisms
Mammals and birds belong to different classes.
Mamíferos e aves pertencem a classes diferentes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'common class' refers to ordinary working people or middle/lower-middle socioeconomic groups. In Brazil, this term carries social implications regarding inequality and class mobility. In educational settings, it distinguishes standard curriculum from advanced or honors programs.
NYC Slang
regular folks, everyday people, working stiffs
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