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How to Say "slate" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “slate” is “candidatura” — use 'candidatura' when referring to a list of candidates running for election, a slate of nominees..

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candidatura

/kan-dee-dah-TOO-rah//kandiðaˈtuɾa/

nounC1formal
Use 'candidatura' when referring to a list of candidates running for election, a slate of nominees.
A group of diverse people standing together in a row, representing a list or slate of candidates.

Examples

La junta directiva presentó su candidatura para las próximas elecciones.

The board of directors presented its slate of candidates for the upcoming elections.

Votaremos por la candidatura completa del partido.

We will vote for the party's entire slate of candidates.

Collective meaning

In this context, the word represents a whole group of people, but the word itself remains singular.

pizarra

/pee-thah-rrah//piˈθara/

nounB2
Use 'pizarra' to refer to the dark grey metamorphic rock, often used for roofing or chalkboards.
A stack of flat, dark grey slate rocks in a natural setting.

Examples

Mi abuela tenía una casa con tejado de pizarra.

My grandmother had a house with a slate roof.

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).

Election Lists vs. Roofing Material

The most common mistake is using 'pizarra' when referring to an election slate. Remember that 'candidatura' is specifically for lists of candidates, while 'pizarra' refers to the physical rock material.

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