Tablero (en. Board)

/taˈβleɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Flat, hard surface, usually rectangular, used for playing, writing, or placing objects.
We placed the game on the table's board.
Colocamos el juego en el tablero de la mesa.
Large panel where announcements, information, or advertisements are displayed.
The bulletin board at the school was full of information.
El tablero de anuncios en la escuela estaba lleno de información.
Device that allows for the control of instruments or functions in a machine.
The car's dashboard controls the speed and fuel.
El tablero del coche controla la velocidad y el combustible.

Etymology

From Latin 'tabularium', which refers to a table or a surface.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chessboard
Strategy game that uses a square board.
tablero de ajedrez
bulletin board
Place designated to display public information.
tablero de anuncios
control board
Set of instruments that allow the operation of a machine or vehicle.
tablero de control

Related Words

chess
Strategy game played on a 64-square board.
ajedrez
lead board
Surface used in certain board games.
tablero de plomo

Slang Meanings

In the context of video games, it refers to the interface where movements are controlled.
In the game, look at the board to know how to attack.
En el juego, mira el tablero para saber cómo atacar.
In certain regions, it may refer to a place where bets are made.
Let's go to the board to play a game of dominoes.
Vamos al tablero a jugar una partida de dominó.