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How to Say "shingle" in Spanish

The Spanish word forshingleis pizarraB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
Specifically when used for roofing
A stack of flat, dark grey slate rocks in a natural setting.

Examples

El tejado de la casa es de pizarra.

The roof of the house is made of slate.

Esta montaña tiene mucha pizarra.

This mountain has a lot of slate rock.

Sirvieron el queso sobre una tabla de pizarra.

They served the cheese on a slate board.

Using 'de' for material

When saying something is made of slate, use 'de' right after the object: 'un suelo de pizarra' (a slate floor).

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