slate

• Sustantivo con varios significados: roca metamórfica de grano fino que se divide en capas delgadas, usada históricamente para pizarras de escritura o tejados; también se refiere a la lista de candidatos presentados por un partido político en unas elecciones.

A noun with multiple meanings: a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin layers, historically used for writing tablets or roofing; also refers to a list of candidates nominated by a political party for election.

1. Writing tabletB2formal

   A small, flat piece of slate used in the past for writing on with chalk.

   Pizarra pequeña para escribir

   • Children in the 19th century used a slate to practice their letters.
   • The teacher wiped the slate clean after the lesson.
   • He wrote his calculations on a small slate.

2. Roofing materialB1formal

   Thin, flat pieces of slate rock used to cover roofs.

   Pizarra para tejados

   • The old house had a beautiful slate roof.
   • Slate tiles are very durable and weather-resistant.
   • They replaced the damaged slates on the roof.

3. B2formalscientific

   A fine-grained, grey, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin, smooth layers.

   Pizarra (roca metamórfica)

   • Slate is commonly used for flooring and roofing.
   • The quarry produced high-quality slate for construction.
   • Geologists study the formation of slate in mountainous regions.

4. Political candidate listB2formalpolitical

   A list of candidates proposed by a political party for election to a public office.

   Lista de candidatos

   • The party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
   • The slate includes both newcomers and experienced politicians.
   • Voters will decide on the entire slate in the primary election.

   Sinónimoslineuplistrosterticket

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de designar, programar o proponer algo para un propósito o momento determinado.

A verb used to indicate the act of scheduling, planning, or nominating something for a particular purpose or time.

1. Designate or scheduleB2formal

   To plan or schedule something for a particular time or purpose.

   Programar, fijar

   • The meeting is slated for next Tuesday.
   • The new product launch is slated to occur in the spring.
   • The film is slated to begin production later this year.

   Sinónimosarrangebookdesignateplanprogramschedulesettimetable

2. Nominate for electionB2formalamerican

   To put forward a candidate's name for an election or position.

   Nominar para una elección

   • The party slated her as their candidate for mayor.
   • He was slated to run for the senate seat.
   • The committee slated three individuals for the board positions.

   Sinónimosdesignatenamenominateproposeput forward

3. Cover with slateC1formal

   To cover a roof or surface with slate tiles.

   entarimar con pizarra

   • The workers slated the roof of the old cottage.
   • They plan to slate the entire building to match the historic style.
   • The house was slated with dark grey tiles.