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 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.
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.