No. 1,205 in Spanish
tabla
"Tabla" means "board," "table," or "plank" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
La tabla de madera sirve para construir muebles.
The wooden plank is used to build furniture.
Here, 'tabla' is used to mean a flat piece of wood or similar material, emphasizing its physical properties.
En la tabla periódica están organizados los elementos.
The periodic table organizes the elements.
Here, 'tabla' refers to a systematic arrangement of data or information, often depicted in rows and columns.
El surfista utilizó su tabla para montar las olas.
The surfer used his surfboard to ride the waves.
Here, 'tabla' specifically refers to a surfboard, describing equipment used for surfing.
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