Placas (en. Plates)

/ˈplakas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Rigid and flat surfaces, like those used for signage or identification.

License plates are mandatory on all vehicles.

Las placas de matrícula son obligatorias en todos los vehículos.

Signs or posters that contain information or warnings.

Informational plaques were placed along the trail.

Colocaron placas informativas a lo largo del sendero.

Decorative elements used in construction.

The ceramic plates adorn the kitchen.

Las placas de cerámica adornan la cocina.

From the Latin 'placca', meaning 'flat or sheet'.

solar panels

Plates used to capture solar energy.

placas solaire

tectonic plates

Large sections of the Earth's crust that move.

placas tectónicas

license plate

Document that identifies a vehicle by its license plate.

carnet de placas

motherboard

The main board of a computer where all components are connected.

placa madre

circuit board

Electronic component that contains integrated circuits.

placa de circuito

In some informal contexts, it refers to police ID badges.

Don’t forget to bring your plates when you go to work.

No olvides llevar tus placas cuando vayas a trabajar.

Can refer to a problem or unpleasant situation.

That exam was a pain.

Ese examen fue una placa.