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How to Say "boards" in Spanish

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juntas

HOON-tas/ˈxuntas/

nounB1general
Use 'juntas' when referring to administrative committees or governing bodies, especially in a business or organizational context.
Three diverse people sitting around a large, round conference table, focused on a central point, illustrating a formal meeting.

Examples

Las juntas directivas se celebran cada mes.

The board meetings are held every month.

Tuvimos tres juntas seguidas para discutir el presupuesto.

We had three meetings in a row to discuss the budget.

El presidente de la Junta de Andalucía visitará la ciudad.

The president of the Andalusian Regional Government (Board) will visit the city.

Singular vs. Plural

The singular 'junta' can refer to the permanent administrative body itself ('la junta de gobierno'), while the plural 'juntas' usually means multiple scheduled meetings.

placas

/PLAH-kas//ˈplakas/

nounB1technical/general
Use 'placas' when referring to flat, rigid pieces of material, such as circuit boards in electronics or decorative plaques.
A polished, rectangular bronze plaque is mounted on a stone wall. The plaque features a raised, stylized design of a laurel wreath, representing a memorial or decorative sign.

Examples

Colocaron unas placas de mármol en la pared del edificio.

They placed marble plaques on the wall of the building.

El dentista dijo que tengo que cepillarme mejor para quitar las placas.

The dentist said I have to brush better to remove the plaque (deposits).

Dental or Solar

The meaning of 'placas' depends entirely on context. Are you talking about teeth ('placas dentales') or energy ('placas solares')?

direcciones

/dee-rek-SYOH-nes//diɾekˈθjones/

nounB2formal/business
Use 'direcciones' when referring to the highest level of leadership or management teams within an organization.
Three simplified human figures standing on a hill, with the central figure slightly elevated and pointing confidently forward, illustrating leadership.

Examples

Las direcciones de ambas empresas firmaron el acuerdo.

The management boards of both companies signed the agreement.

Hubo cambios en las direcciones regionales del partido.

There were changes in the party's regional directorates.

Context is Key

This meaning is almost exclusively found in formal writing, reports, or news about organizations. If you see it outside that context, it almost certainly means 'directions' or 'addresses'.

Juntas vs. Direcciones

Learners often confuse 'juntas' and 'direcciones'. Remember that 'juntas' usually refers to a committee or a meeting of a board, while 'direcciones' signifies the top executive leadership or management team itself.

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