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How to Say "plank" in Spanish

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plancha

plahn-chahˈplant͡ʃa

nounB1general
Use 'plancha' when referring to the physical exercise where you hold a position similar to a push-up, supporting yourself on your forearms and toes.
A person performing a plank exercise on a yoga mat.

Examples

Hacer la plancha es excelente para fortalecer el abdomen.

Doing the plank is excellent for strengthening the core.

Necesitamos una plancha de metal para reparar el techo.

We need a metal sheet to repair the roof.

tabla

TAH-blahˈtaβla

nounA1general
Use 'tabla' for a long, flat, and relatively thick piece of wood, typically rough and unprocessed, used for construction or general purposes.
A close-up illustration of a single, flat, unfinished rectangular piece of wood, known as a board.

Examples

Necesitamos una tabla de madera para reparar la cerca.

We need a wooden board to repair the fence.

Por favor, usa la tabla de cortar para el pan.

Please use the cutting board for the bread.

Mi hermano compró una tabla de surf nueva para el verano.

My brother bought a new surfboard for the summer.

Gender Check

Remember that 'tabla' is always feminine, so you must use 'la tabla' or 'una tabla'.

tablero

tah-BLEH-rohtaˈβleɾo

nounA2general
Choose 'tablero' when referring to a finished, smooth piece of wood, often used as a surface for games, furniture, or decorative elements.
A wooden chess board with a few game pieces on it.

Examples

Pon las piezas sobre el tablero de ajedrez.

Put the pieces on the chessboard.

El carpintero cortó un tablero de madera para la mesa.

The carpenter cut a wooden board for the table.

Gender Tip

Since this word ends in '-o', it is almost always masculine. You should use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Tablero vs. Tabla

Mistake: “Using 'tabla' for a game board.”

Correction: Use 'tablero' for a board with a specific design or function (like a game or a panel), and 'tabla' for a raw piece of wood or a list of data.

Plancha vs. Tabla vs. Tablero

Learners often confuse 'tabla' and 'tablero' because both refer to pieces of wood. Remember 'tabla' is usually a rough, functional piece, while 'tablero' is a more finished surface, like for a game board or tabletop.

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