diff --git a/tests/tantivy_test.py b/tests/tantivy_test.py
index 402b648..0157103 100644
--- a/tests/tantivy_test.py
+++ b/tests/tantivy_test.py
@@ -180,6 +180,7 @@ def ram_index_numeric_fields():
     return create_index_with_numeric_fields()
 
 
+@pytest.fixture(scope="class")
 def spanish_index():
     return create_spanish_index()