noun🔗SharePizarraA fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers."The geologist used a piece of slate to demonstrate how the rock splits easily into thin layers. "El geólogo usó un trozo de pizarra para demostrar cómo la roca se divide fácilmente en capas delgadas.geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGris pizarraThe bluish-grey colour of most slate."The roof tiles were a beautiful slate gray. "Las tejas del tejado eran de un hermoso gris pizarra.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePizarraA chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools"The teacher wrote the lesson plan on the slate. "El profesor escribió el plan de la lección en la pizarra.stationerywritingeducationmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePizarraA roofing-tile made of slate."The house had a sturdy roof made of slate, protecting it from the rain. "La casa tenía un tejado resistente hecho de pizarra, que la protegía de la lluvia.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuenta, lista de deudasA record of money owed."Put it on my slate – I’ll pay you next week."Ponlo en mi cuenta – te pagaré la semana que viene.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLista de candidatosA list of affiliated candidates for an election."Roy Disney led the alternative slate of directors for the stockholder vote."Roy Disney lideró la lista alternativa de candidatos a directores para la votación de los accionistas.politicsgovernmentlistorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaterial artificial parecido a la pizarraAn artificial material resembling slate and used for the same purposes."The roof tiles were made of a dark gray slate, giving the house a classic look. "Las tejas del tejado eran de un material artificial gris oscuro parecido a la pizarra, lo que le daba a la casa un aspecto clásico.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePizarra, placaA thin plate of any material; a flake."The roofer used a slate to cover the small gap in the roof. "El techador usó una pizarra para cubrir el pequeño hueco en el techo.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareColor pizarraHaving the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate."The sky was a slate color on that stormy afternoon. "El cielo era de color pizarra en aquella tarde tormentosa.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir con pizarraTo cover with slate."The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775."Los antiguos libros de la iglesia muestran que el techo fue cubierto con pizarra en 1775.materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCriticar duramente, censurarTo criticise harshly."The play was slated by the critics."La obra fue duramente criticada por los críticos.attitudecommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareProgramar, planificarTo schedule."The election was slated for November 2nd."Las elecciones estaban programadas para el 2 de noviembre.plantimeorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrever, esperarTo anticipate or strongly expect."The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever."La próxima versión de nuestro software está prevista para ser la mejor versión jamás lanzada.attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAzuzar un perro contraTo set a dog upon (a person)."The dog owner slated the dog at the stranger, hoping it would scare him away. "El dueño azuzó al perro contra el extraño, esperando que lo ahuyentara.actioninhumananimalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
