tabla roca
/tabla ɾoka/from spelling rules
In Spanish, tabla roca is the term for sheetrock.
The term refers to gypsum board used in construction to create walls and ceilings.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter placa de yeso or panel de yeso in more technical or formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/tabla ɾoka/
Did you know?
- While tabla roca is common, the word roca was actually borrowed into Spanish from Catalan rather than coming directly from Latin.
- The word tabla is used in Spanish for everything from a wooden plank and a surfboard to a mathematical table.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using the brand name Sheetrock is more common among professional contractors than the generic term tabla roca.
Examples in context
- En mi proyecto de construcción, necesitaré algunas placas de yeso para las paredes.In my construction project, I will need some sheetrock for the walls.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir yeso para arreglar mi pared?Do you know where I can get sheetrock to fix my wall?
- La tabla roca es más ligera que el ladrillo.The sheetrock is lighter than brick.
- ¿Dónde guardaste la tabla roca sobrante?Where did you store the leftover sheetrock?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing renovations in their living room.
- LucíaJavier, ¿tienes la tabla roca para el techo?Javier, do you have the sheetrock for the ceiling?
- JavierSí, la tabla roca está en el camión.Yes, the sheetrock is in the truck.
- LucíaPerfecto, ayúdame a bajarla, por favor.Perfect, help me unload it, please.
- JavierClaro, vamos a trabajar ahora.Sure, let's get to work now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries roca, tabla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
