pizarra digital
/piθara dixital/from spelling rules
The English phrase smart board is translated into Spanish as pizarra digital.
In educational settings, it is very common to use the alternative pizarra interactiva to mean interactive whiteboard.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pizarra digital is composed of pizarra (blackboard/whiteboard) and digital (digital), literally meaning digital blackboard.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific terms: Pizarrón Digital is used in Mexico and Central America, Pizarra Electrónica is used in Argentina and Tablero Digital is used in Colombia.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix: pizarras digitales.
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Examples in context
- El profesor utiliza la Pizarra Digital para explicar la lección.The teacher uses the smart board to explain the lesson.
- La profesora usa la pizarra digital.The teacher uses the smart board.
- ¿Está funcionando la pizarra digital?Is the smart board working?
- Necesitamos comprar una pizarra digital nueva.We need to buy a new smart board.
Example conversation
A teacher and a student are in a classroom.
- MaríaAlejandro, mira la pizarra digital, por favor.Alejandro, look at the smart board, please.
- AlejandroSí, María. ¿Qué tenemos que hacer?Yes, María. What do we have to do?
- MaríaLee el texto que está en la pizarra digital.Read the text that is on the smart board.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo leo ahora mismo.Okay, I will read it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries digital, pizarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
