Board meanings in Portuguese

tábua

Example:

He cut the vegetables on the cutting board.

Ele cortou os vegetais na tábua de cortar.

The table was made from a single piece of board.

A mesa foi feita de uma única peça de tábua.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in cooking, carpentry, and furniture making.

Note: Refers to a flat piece of material, usually wood, used for various purposes.

painel

Example:

The notice board has all the important announcements.

O painel de avisos tem todos os anúncios importantes.

They put a new board outside for community events.

Eles colocaram um novo painel do lado de fora para eventos comunitários.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in schools, offices, and public places.

Note: Refers to a flat surface used for displaying information.

quadro

Example:

The teacher wrote on the board during the lesson.

O professor escreveu no quadro durante a aula.

He drew a picture on the board for the students.

Ele desenhou uma imagem no quadro para os alunos.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in educational settings.

Note: Typically refers to a whiteboard or blackboard used for writing.

embarcamento

Example:

We need to board the plane now.

Precisamos embarcar no avião agora.

They will board the bus at 5 PM.

Eles vão embarcar no ônibus às 17h.

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in travel and transportation.

Note: Refers to the act of getting onto a vehicle, such as a plane, bus, or train.

conselho

Example:

He is a member of the board of directors.

Ele é membro do conselho de diretores.

The board met to discuss the new policies.

O conselho se reuniu para discutir as novas políticas.

Usage: formalContext: Used in business and organizational contexts.

Note: Refers to a group of individuals who manage or oversee an organization.

quadro (de avisos)

Example:

She posted the flyer on the community board.

Ela colocou o panfleto no quadro comunitário.

Check the board for updates about the event.

Verifique o quadro para atualizações sobre o evento.

Usage: informalContext: Used in community centers, schools, etc.

Note: Refers to a place where community information is shared.

committee

A committee is a group of people appointed for a specific function or task.

Example: The board of directors held a meeting to discuss the company's financial performance.

Note: While a board typically refers to a group of decision-makers overseeing an organization, a committee is usually formed for a specific purpose or task.

panel

A panel is a group of people gathered to discuss or deliberate on a particular topic.

Example: The panel of experts convened to evaluate the research findings.

Note: A panel often implies a group assembled for discussion or evaluation, while a board usually has decision-making authority.

plank

A plank is a long, flat piece of timber used in construction or as a structural element.

Example: The carpenter measured and cut the wooden plank to fit the dimensions of the floor.

Note: While a board can refer to a flat, rigid piece of material, a plank specifically denotes a long and narrow piece of timber.

On board

To be on board means to be physically present and ready to participate or travel.

Example: All passengers must be on board before the train departs.

Note: This phrase uses 'on board' in a figurative sense, implying being part of a group or organization.

Across the board

Refers to something that applies to everyone or everything without exceptions.

Example: The company implemented pay raises across the board for all employees.

Note: In this context, 'board' is used to represent a group or category of people or things.

Above board

To be honest and legal in one's actions, without deceit or hidden agendas.

Example: The negotiations were conducted above board with complete transparency.

Note: Originally used in gambling to refer to a game played on a table without cheating, the phrase now implies transparency and honesty in general dealings.

Go overboard

To do too much or be excessive in one's actions or behavior.

Example: She went overboard with decorations for the party, spending way too much.

Note: The original term refers to falling off a ship or boat and into the water. The idiom now signifies excessive behavior.

Get on board

To agree to or support a plan, idea, or decision.

Example: It took some time, but eventually, he got on board with the new project proposal.

Note: In this case, 'board' refers to being part of a team or group working towards a common goal.

Room and board

Refers to lodging and meals provided, especially in exchange for work or as part of an agreement.

Example: The university offers a scholarship covering tuition, room, and board for deserving students.

Note: Originally used to describe accommodations on a ship, it now signifies living arrangements with meals included.

Boardroom

Refers to a meeting room where important decisions are made or discussions are held.

Example: Let's take this discussion to the boardroom.

Note: Boardroom specifically denotes a meeting room setting.

Boardies

Short for boardshorts, which are swimwear designed for water activities like surfing.

Example: I love surfing in my boardies.

Note: Boardies is a more casual and colloquial term for boardshorts.

Back to the drawing board

Indicates the need to start over or rethink a plan due to failure or problems.

Example: The project didn't work out, so it's back to the drawing board.

Note: The phrase implies a return to the initial stage of planning or design.

Board games

Refers to games played on a flat surface with counters or pieces, like Monopoly or Chess.

Example: Let's have a game night with some board games.

Note: Board games distinctively require a physical board for gameplay.

In over my head

Means to be involved in a situation that is too difficult to manage or understand.

Example: I'm feeling in over my head with this new project.

Note: The slang expression implies being overwhelmed or out of one's depth.

Cutting board

A flat board used for cutting food in the kitchen.

Example: Let me grab a cutting board to chop these vegetables.

Note: Cutting board specifically refers to a board designed for food preparation.

The teacher wrote the lesson on the board.

O professor escreveu a lição no quadro.

He cut the wood board into smaller pieces.

Ele cortou a tábua de madeira em pedaços menores.

The board of directors decided to invest in new technology.

O conselho de diretores decidiu investir em nova tecnologia.

Board - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: board

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): boards, board

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): board

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): boarded

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): boarding

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): boards

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): board

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): board

Syllables, Separation and Stress

board Contains 1 syllables: board

Phonetic transcription: ˈbȯrd

board , ˈbȯrd (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

board: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).

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