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to slate
01
cubrir con pizarra, techar con pizarra
to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock
Transitive: to slate a surface
02
programar, agendar
to schedule something for a specific time or purpose
Transitive: to slate an event or action
03
nombrar, proponer
to nominate or propose someone as a candidate for a specific position or office in an election
Transitive: to slate sb as a candidate
Ditransitive: to slate sb to do sth
04
vapulear, criticar duro, poner por los suelos
to criticize someone or something harshly in the public, especially in a newspaper
Transitive: to slate sth
05
elegir, seleccionar
to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.
Transitive: to slate sb for a role or position
Slate
01
pizarrón, piedra de pizarra
a smooth, flat, fine-grained rock or a similar material used for writing on with chalk
02
lista de candidatos, boleta de candidatos
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
03
pizarra, esquisto
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
04
teja de pizarra
a kind of dark gray rock that can be easily divided into thin flat pieces
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Ejemplo
The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles.
In historical architecture, it was customary to slate the pathways.
To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles.
The classroom was renovated, and they chose to slate the blackboard with a new layer of slate material.
The roofing company suggested slating the gazebo.
