tablón de anuncios
/tablon de anunθjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'bulletin board' is translated into Spanish as tablón de anuncios.
Tablón de anuncios is the standard term for a physical board used in schools, offices or public spaces to post information.
Meaning: a board (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'board of announcements'.
Which one should you use?
While tablón de anuncios is the standard term, cartelera can refer to a board for displaying posters or notices, though it is often used in a more commercial or cinematic context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the regional variation cuadro de anuncios. In Latin America, the regional variation cartelera is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'bulletin boards', use tablones de anuncios.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a bulletin board in a digital context, Spanish speakers often use the term mural to describe a digital wall of posts.
- The word tablón is an augmented form of tabla, meaning 'board', where the suffix -ón acts as a linguistic intensifier to denote something larger or more significant.
- The term cuadro de anuncios used in Spain utilizes cuadro, which usually means 'painting' or 'square', suggesting a framed area for information.
Examples in context
- Tom pegó el cartel con chinchetas en el tablón de anuncios.Tom put up the poster on the bulletin board with thumbtacks.This sentence shows how to use tablón de anuncios when describing putting up a poster.Tatoeba #10224373 by Seael, translation #11149629 by DJ_Saidez
- Por favor, asegúrate de revisar el panel de información para cualquier actualización importante.Please make sure to check the bulletin board for any important updates.
- Mira la información que colgué en el tablero de anuncios.Check out the information I posted on the bulletin board.
- No te olvides de leer los avisos que están en la pizarra.Don't forget to read the notices on the bulletin board.
- Echa un vistazo al cuadro de anuncios para ver si hay alguna información nueva.Take a look at the bulletin board to see if there's any new information.
- Revisa la cartelera para enterarte de las últimas noticias.Check the bulletin board to find out the latest news.
- Hay un horario nuevo en el tablón de anuncios.There is a new schedule on the bulletin board.
- Mira el tablón de anuncios para ver los avisos.Look at the bulletin board to see the notices.
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Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are at their school hallway.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿viste el aviso en el tablón de anuncios?Daniel, did you see the notice on the bulletin board?
- DanielNo, no lo he visto todavía.No, I haven't seen it yet.
- ElenaEstá justo ahí, en el tablón de anuncios.It is right there, on the bulletin board.
- DanielAh, ya lo veo. Gracias, Elena.Oh, I see it now. Thanks, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tablón de anuncios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tablón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
