How to Say "chalkboard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chalkboard” is “pizarra” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El profesor escribió la tarea en la pizarra.
The teacher wrote the homework on the board.
Por favor, borra la pizarra blanca antes de salir.
Please, erase the whiteboard before leaving.
La pizarra digital no funciona hoy.
The smart board is not working today.
Always 'La'
Even though it ends in 'a', just remember it's a 'female' word, so always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Describing the board
To specify what kind of board it is, just add the description after: 'pizarra blanca' (whiteboard) or 'pizarra verde' (green chalkboard).
The 'El' Mistake
Mistake: “El pizarra está sucia.”
Correction: La pizarra está sucia. (Remember to match the 'the' with the 'female' ending of the word).
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