slate

US /sleɪt/
UK /sleɪt/
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1.

pizarra

a fine-grained, gray, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock, easily split into smooth, flat layers

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The roof was covered with natural slate tiles.
El techo estaba cubierto con tejas de pizarra natural.
They used slate for the kitchen countertop.
Usaron pizarra para la encimera de la cocina.
2.

lista, candidatura

a list of candidates for election to a body, often a list of candidates from a single party

:
The party announced its full slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
El partido anunció su lista completa de candidatos para las próximas elecciones.
The opposition presented a strong slate of reforms.
La oposición presentó una sólida lista de reformas.
1.

criticar duramente, censurar

to criticize severely

:
The critics slated the new movie for its weak plot.
Los críticos criticaron duramente la nueva película por su trama débil.
He was slated by his colleagues for his poor performance.
Fue criticado por sus colegas por su bajo rendimiento.
2.

programar, planificar

to schedule or plan for a particular time or event

:
The meeting is slated for next Tuesday.
La reunión está programada para el próximo martes.
The new product launch is slated for early next year.
El lanzamiento del nuevo producto está programado para principios del próximo año.