pizarra
/piˈθara/
The English phrase "writing board" is translated into Spanish as pizarra.
A pizarra is a smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously. This word also literally means 'slate' in the context of the geological stone.
Meaning: A smooth vertical surface to be written upon using an erasable material, large enough for several persons to read simultaneously. (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Pizarra is used for writing board. In Colombia, Tablero is used for writing board.
How do you pronounce it?
/piˈθara/
Did you know?
- The word pizarra is likely a loanword from Basque, a language unrelated to Spanish or any other known language family.
- The word pizarra is used in Spanish to describe the 'leaderboard' or 'standings' in sports leagues.
- In professional football, a 'coach's board' is called a pizarra, and the phrase 'trazar la pizarra' refers to planning a tactical strategy.
Examples in context
- La pizarra está ubicada en el frente del aula.The writing board is located at the front of the classroom.
- Por favor, borre lo que está escrito en la pizarra.Please erase what's written on the writing board.
- El profesor utiliza un tablero de escritura interactivo.The teacher uses an interactive writing board.
- Escribe la fecha en la pizarra, por favor.Write the date on the board, please.
- La profesora escribe en la pizarra.The teacher writes on the writing board.
- ¿Puedes limpiar la pizarra, por favor?Can you clean the writing board, please?
- Compré una pizarra nueva para la clase.I bought a new writing board for the class.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in a classroom.
- MateoSofía, ¿puedes borrar la pizarra?Sofía, can you erase the board?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, lo haré ahora mismo.Yes, Mateo, I will do it right now.
- MateoGracias, ya no veo lo que escribí.Thanks, I can no longer see what I wrote.
- SofíaYa está limpia la pizarra.The board is clean now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pizarra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pizarra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
