Spanish Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Spanish word
tablilla
Pronunciation
IPA/taˈβliʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsmall board
Example
Pon la tablilla en la mesa.
Put the small board on the table.
More examples
Cuelga la tablilla para mensajes en la nevera.
Hang the memo board on the fridge.
Core concept
Thin wooden slat.
Common phrases
tablilla para mensajes
memo board
tablilla de anuncios
notice board
Similar words
tabla: Flat wooden board used for household tasks, general carpentry, or furniture.
lámina: Thin, flat sheetlike material (wood, metal, or plastic) used as a surface or layer.
listón: Long, narrow wooden strip cut for edging, framing, or slatted constructions.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeña tabla plana y delgada, normalmente de madera, que sirve como fragmento o elemento auxiliar.
Word origin
From Spanish tabla 'board' plus the diminutive suffix -illa, ultimately from Latin tabula 'board'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech speakers often say tabla or trozo de madera, while tablilla is used when referring to a small thin piece in woodworking, repairs, or archaeology.