How to Say "Look at the Board" in Spanish

mira la pizarra

/miɾa la piθara/from spelling rules

The English phrase "look at the board" can be translated into Spanish as mira la pizarra.

A request or command to direct one's attention to a writing surface in a classroom.

Which one should you use?

You can also use Échale un vistazo a la pizarra to say "take a look at the board".

In Mexico, Échale un ojo a la pizarra means "take a look at the board". In Argentina, Miren el pizarrón means "look at the board".

To address a group of students collectively using the plural imperative, use miren la pizarra.

/miɾa la piθara/

The term pizarra might actually come from a Basque word meaning 'to break into pieces', referring to how slate is cleaved.
In Mexico, you might hear someone say Échale un ojo a la pizarra, which literally translates to 'throw an eye at the board'.
In some regions, saying échale un vistazo is considered more polite or casual than the direct command mira.

Miren la pizarra, por favor.
Look at the board, please.
Presten atención a la pizarra, es información importante.
Pay attention to the board, it's important information.
Mira la pizarra y toma nota de lo siguiente.
Look at the board and take note of the following.
Échale un vistazo a la pizarra antes de responder.
Take a look at the board before answering.
Si no entiendes, mira la pizarra.
If you don't understand, look at the board.
¡Mira la pizarra ahora mismo!
Look at the board right now!

A classroom where a teacher is instructing students.

Sources

IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, mira, pizarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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