Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lousa
Noun
ˈlowsə

Definition
Lousa is the Portuguese word for slate, which refers to a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin, durable sheets.

Examples
- O professor escreveu na lousa com giz branco.
- Ela usou uma lousa para explicar os conceitos matemáticos.

Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘lousa’ can also refer to a blackboard used for writing or drawing in educational settings.

Synonyms
- ardósia
- quadro