tablero
“tablero” means “board” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
board
Also: game board, plank
📝 In Action
Pon las piezas sobre el tablero de ajedrez.
A2Put the pieces on the chessboard.
El carpintero cortó un tablero de madera para la mesa.
B1The carpenter cut a wooden board for the table.
dashboard, control panel
Also: instrument panel
📝 In Action
Una luz roja se encendió en el tablero del coche.
B1A red light turned on in the car's dashboard.
El electricista está revisando el tablero de control.
B2The electrician is checking the control panel.
notice board, bulletin board
📝 In Action
Hay un aviso importante en el tablero de anuncios.
B1There is an important notice on the bulletin board.
backboard
📝 In Action
El jugador rompió el tablero con un mate espectacular.
B2The player broke the backboard with a spectacular dunk.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "tablero" in Spanish:
backboard→board→bulletin board→control panel→dashboard→game board→instrument panel→notice board→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tablero
Question 1 of 2
If you are playing chess, where do you place your pieces?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'tabla' (board/table), which comes from the Latin word 'tabula' meaning a plank, table, or writing tablet.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'tablero' for a car's dashboard in Spain?
Yes, people will understand you, but 'salpicadero' is much more common in Spain. In Latin America, 'tablero' is the standard word.
Is a 'cutting board' for cooking called a 'tablero'?
No, that is usually called a 'tabla de cortar'. 'Tablero' is usually for larger or more complex surfaces.