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"Letrero" is a noun which is often translated as "sign", and "tablero" is a noun which is often translated as "board". Learn more about the difference between "letrero" and "tablero" below.
el letrero(
leh
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treh
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roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sign
En la puerta de la tienda había un letrero indicando que estaban cerrados por vacaciones.There was a sign on the store door saying the it was closed for vacation.
b. notice
Han puesto un letrero diciendo que no se puede nadar allí.They have put up a notice saying that you cannot swim there.
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el tablero(
tah
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bleh
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roh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. board
Necesitamos conseguir un tablero grande para separar esta área del salón.We need to get a large board to separate off this area of the room.
a. top
El tablero de esta mesa está hecho de caoba.The top of this table is made out of mahogany.
a. bulletin board
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Voy a poner una nota en el tablero ofreciendo mis servicios como tutor.I'm going to post a note on the bulletin board offering my services as a tutor.
b. notice board
Pusieron un anuncio en el tablero ofreciendo un gatito gratis.Someone put an ad on the notice board offering a free kitten.
a. blackboard
Cuando estaba en el colegio, odiaba el sonido de la maestra escribiendo en el tablero.When I was at school, I hated the sound of the teacher writing on the blackboard.
a. board
Tengo los tableros de un par de juegos de mesa, pero se me perdieron las piezas.I have the boards for a couple of board games, but I lost all the pieces.
a. backboard
El jugador rompió el tablero con su increíble clavado.The player broke the backboard with his incredible dunk.
a. switchboard
¡Caracoles! Alguien derramó una taza de café sobre el tablero.Good grief! Someone spilled a cup of coffee on the switchboard.
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