panel
/pah-nel/
panel
A panel is a distinct, flat section of a surface.
panel(noun)
panel
?a flat, distinct section of a surface
,board
?construction or display
dashboard
?technical controls
📝 In Action
Instalamos un panel solar en el techo para ahorrar energía.
A2We installed a solar panel on the roof to save energy.
El panel de control tiene muchos botones rojos.
A2The control panel has many red buttons.
Necesitamos otro panel de madera para terminar la pared.
B1We need another wooden panel to finish the wall.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since 'panel' ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural: 'los paneles'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Plural Spelling
Mistake: "los panels"
Correction: los paneles
⭐ Usage Tips
Tech Talk
Use 'panel de instrumentos' when talking about the dashboard of a car or an airplane.
A panel can also refer to a group of people or experts gathered together.
panel(noun)
panel
?a group of people/experts
committee
?a select group for a specific task
,jury
?tasting or testing group
📝 In Action
Un panel de expertos discutirá el cambio climático.
B2A panel of experts will discuss climate change.
Ella fue invitada a participar en el panel de discusión.
B2She was invited to participate in the discussion panel.
💡 Grammar Points
Group Nouns
Even though a 'panel' is a group of people, use a singular verb: 'El panel decidió' (The panel decided).
⭐ Usage Tips
TV and Events
When you see a group of guests on a talk show, you can refer to them as 'el panel'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: panel
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'solar panels' in Spanish?
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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.