plaque

a notice or sign, especially one that is fixed to a wall or door

placa, letrero, cartel

• a plaque on/in front of something

Collocations road sign · memorial plaque

• There is a plaque on the wall commemorating the event.

  Hay una placa en la pared que conmemora el evento.

a hard, smooth substance that forms on teeth and causes tooth decay

placa dental

• to brush plaque off/away from something

Collocations oral hygiene · dental plaque

• Regular brushing helps prevent plaque buildup.

  La limpieza regular ayuda a prevenir la acumulación de placa dental.

a flat piece of stone or wood that is fixed to the outside wall of a building as decoration

placa, adorno arquitectónico

• to decorate something with plaques

Collocations facade decoration · ornamental plaque

• The building is decorated with ornate plaques.

  El edificio está decorado con placas ornamentales.

a thin piece of metal or plastic that forms part of an electronic circuit

placa, tarjeta (electrónica)

• to install a plaque in something

Collocations circuit board · printed circuit board

• The technician installed the new circuit board.

  El técnico instaló la nueva placa de circuitos.