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slate noun

  /sleɪt/
  • (uncountable, geology) A fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed so that it cleaves easily into thin layers.
  • (countable) A chalkboard, sheet of slate for writing on with chalk or with a thin rod of slate (a slate pencil) formerly commonly used by both students and teachers in schools.
  • (countable) A roofing-tile made of slate.
 pizarra
  • (countable) A record of money owed.
 cuenta

slate verb

  /sleɪt/
  • (transitive, chiefly, British) To criticise harshly.
 criticar duramente, vapulear, vituperar
  • (transitive, chiefly, US) To anticipate or strongly expect.
 destinar
  • (transitive) To cover with slate.
 empizarrar
  • (transitive, chiefly, US) To schedule.
 fechar, fijar, programar
slate pencil
pizarrín
wipe the slate clean
hacer borrón y cuenta nueva
blank slate
foja cero
clean slate
foja cero
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