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    Bandejas (en. Trays)

    /banˈde.xas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flat objects used to transport or serve food.
    The waitress brought the trays full of food to the table.
    La camarera llevó las bandejas llenas de comidas a la mesa.
    Structures with edges that allow for placing or holding things.
    In the kitchen, there are several trays organized by size.
    En la cocina hay varias bandejas organizadas por tamaño.
    An element used in the presentation of dishes at a formal dinner.
    The elegant trays added a special touch to the dinner.
    Las bandejas elegantes le dieron un toque especial a la cena.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'bandīha', which comes from classical Arabic 'banīda' meaning 'tray' or 'plate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flying trays
    It refers to the trays that are quickly transported by waiters between tables.
    bandejas voladoras
    inbox
    Space where documents, messages, or tasks accumulate that need attention.
    bandeja de entrada
    to hand over on a silver platter
    To offer something in a simple manner that requires no effort.
    dar en bandeja

    Related Words

    tray
    Flat object commonly used for serving.
    bandeja
    serving tray
    Large tray used to transport food.
    charola
    plate
    Deep or flat container where food is served.
    plato

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a silver platter
    They left the work on a silver platter for him to do it easily.
    Le dejaron el trabajo en bandeja para que lo hiciera fácilmente.
    To hand over on a silver platter
    He handed the problem on a silver platter and did not deal with it.
    Le dio bandeja al problema y no se ocupó de él.