rotuladores de pizarra blanca
/rotuladoɾes de piθara blanka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dry erase markers" is translated into Spanish as rotuladores de pizarra blanca.
This phrase refers to pens used for writing on a whiteboard that can be wiped off easily.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase rotuladores de pizarra blanca literally means "markers of white board".
Which one should you use?
The singular form of the phrase is rotulador de pizarra blanca.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Terminology for these markers varies significantly by region. In Mexico, you will commonly hear Plumones para Pizarrón. In Argentina, the term used is Fibras para Pizarrón. In many parts of Latin America, marcadores de pizarra blanca is more common than using the word rotuladores for markers.
Did you know?
- While rotulador is standard in Spain, calling a marker a plumón in Mexico evokes the word pluma, which refers to a feather quill.
- The word pizarra likely comes from the Basque words lapitz and arri, which mean 'slate' and 'stone'.
- The term rotulador comes from the verb rotular, which specifically means to label or put a title on something, rather than just writing.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar rotuladores de pizarra blanca nuevos.I need to buy new dry erase markers.
- Los rotuladores de pizarra blanca están en el cajón.The dry erase markers are in the drawer.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are preparing for a meeting in a classroom.
- SofíaJavier, ¿dónde están los rotuladores de pizarra blanca?Javier, where are the dry erase markers?
- JavierEstán sobre la mesa, Sofía.They are on the table, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, solo quedan dos rotuladores de pizarra blanca.Thanks, there are only two dry erase markers left.
- JavierTraeré algunos más ahora mismo.I will bring some more right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pizarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
