pizarra
“pizarra” means “board” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
board, chalkboard
Also: whiteboard, scoreboard
📝 In Action
El profesor escribió la tarea en la pizarra.
A1The teacher wrote the homework on the board.
Por favor, borra la pizarra blanca antes de salir.
A2Please, erase the whiteboard before leaving.
La pizarra digital no funciona hoy.
B1The smart board is not working today.
slate
Also: shingle
📝 In Action
El tejado de la casa es de pizarra.
B1The roof of the house is made of slate.
Esta montaña tiene mucha pizarra.
B2This mountain has a lot of slate rock.
Sirvieron el queso sobre una tabla de pizarra.
C1They served the cheese on a slate board.
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📚 Etymology▼
Probably from a pre-Roman language of the Iberian Peninsula, related to the Basque word 'pitz', meaning a piece or fragment of stone that splits easily.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pizarra' used for digital tablets?
Not usually. For an iPad or similar device, we say 'tableta'. However, a 'pizarra digital' refers to those large interactive touch-screens used by teachers in modern classrooms.
What is the difference between 'pizarra' and 'pizarrón'?
They often mean the same thing, but 'pizarrón' sounds bigger. In many Latin American countries, 'pizarrón' is the standard word for a school board.
Can 'pizarra' mean a clipboard?
No, a clipboard is usually called a 'carpeta con clip' or 'portapapeles'.