Tablanca (en. Plane)

/taˈβlanka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A wide board used to provide support or reinforcement in constructions.
The tablanca was placed at the base to stabilize the structure.
La tablanca se colocó en la base para estabilizar la estructura.
An element used in the field of carpentry to create supports.
They used oak tablancas to make the furniture.
Utilizaron tablancas de roble para hacer el mueble.

Etymology

From the Spanish term that comes from the word 'tabla'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wooden tablanca
a type of tablanca made of wood, commonly used in constructions.
tablanca de madera
to put a tablanca
the attitude of supporting or reinforcing something in a construction or project.
poner una tablanca

Related Words

table
flat and thin piece of wood.
tabla
plank
a piece of wood wider than a board.
tablón

Slang Meanings

Extra support in any situation.
That idea is my tablanca, it helps me to keep going.
Esa idea es mi tablanca, me ayuda a seguir adelante.
Something or someone that provides emotional support.
She is my tablanca in difficult times.
Ella es mi tablanca en momentos difíciles.