clasificar
verbCEFR B2
What does “clasificar” mean in English?
to rank, to classify
to rank, to classify (clasificar + noun — assign to categories or order; also: clasificarse para — qualify)
Example sentences
La organización clasificó a los países según su nivel de desarrollo humano en su informe anual.
The organisation ranked the countries according to their level of human development in its annual report.
El equipo se clasificó para la final tras vencer en el partido de semifinales.
The team qualified for the final after winning the semi-final match.
How to use it
Clasificar means 'to rank', 'to classify', or 'to sort'. Structure: clasificar + noun + (en/por/según) — classify/sort by. Also reflexive: clasificarse (para) — qualify (for a competition). Both the taxonomic and competitive senses are important at B2.
Common mistake
Clasificar (rank/classify/sort) vs. ordenar (order/arrange — put in sequence). Clasificar assigns to categories; ordenar arranges within a sequence. In sport, clasificarse (qualify) is reflexive and followed by para.