La tabla
Example: Pon la tabla sobre la mesa para cortar el pan.
Definition
"La tabla" refers to a flat, typically rectangular piece of material, often wood, used as a surface for various tasks such as cutting, serving, or supporting objects. For example, it can be the board placed on a table for cutting bread.
Etymology
The word "la tabla" comes from the Latin 'tabula,' meaning a plank or board. It has been used in Spanish to denote a flat piece of wood or similar material, highlighting its practical use in everyday activities like chopping or serving food.
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"La tabla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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