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panel

pah-nelpaˈnel

“panel” means “panel” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

panel, board

Also: dashboard
NounmA2
A wooden wall featuring a distinct rectangular panel section.

📝 In Action

Instalamos un panel solar en el techo para ahorrar energía.

A2

We installed a solar panel on the roof to save energy.

El panel de control tiene muchos botones rojos.

A2

The control panel has many red buttons.

Necesitamos otro panel de madera para terminar la pared.

B1

We need another wooden panel to finish the wall.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • panel solar – solar panel
  • panel de control – control panel
  • panel de abeja – honeycomb pattern

panel

Also: committee, jury
NounmB2formal
A group of four diverse people sitting in a row behind a long table, looking forward.

📝 In Action

Un panel de expertos discutirá el cambio climático.

B2

A panel of experts will discuss climate change.

Ella fue invitada a participar en el panel de discusión.

B2

She was invited to participate in the discussion panel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • comité (committee)
  • jurado (jury)

Common Collocations

  • panel de expertos – panel of experts
  • panel de discusión – discussion panel

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "panel" in Spanish:

board→committee→dashboard→jury→panel→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: panel

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How do you say 'solar panels' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
panelista(panelist) — Noun
apanelar(to panel/cover with panels) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

From Old French 'panel', which comes from the Latin word 'pannus', meaning a piece of cloth or a patch. It originally referred to a specific section of something larger.

First recorded: 18th century (in its modern technical sense)

Cognates (Related words)

English: panelFrench: panneau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'panel' the same as 'tablero'?

They are very similar! 'Panel' is often used for construction materials or specific groups of people, while 'tablero' is more common for board games, dashboards, or bulletin boards.

Can I use 'panel' for a kitchen backsplash?

Yes, you can use 'panel' to describe the decorative sections or boards used on a wall.