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    Platillo (en. Dish)

    /plaˈtijo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small container, generally round, where food is served or presented.
    The chef presented the dessert on a beautiful plate.
    El chef presentó el postre en un hermoso platillo.
    Metal disc that is part of a percussion musical instrument.
    The drum plate sounded spectacular during the concert.
    El platillo de la batería sonó espectacular durante el concierto.
    Term that refers to a specific food dish in certain culinary contexts.
    In the restaurant, the dish of the day was a delicious risotto.
    En el restaurante, el platillo del día fue un delicioso risotto.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'plato', which comes from the Latin 'platus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flying saucer
    Spaceship in the shape of a disk.
    platillo volador
    starter dish
    First course served at a meal.
    platillo de entrada
    main dish
    Most important dish of a meal.
    platillo principal

    Related Words

    plate
    Flat container used to serve or eat.
    plato
    spoon
    Utensil for serving or eating.
    cuchara
    fork
    Utensil with tines used for eating.
    tenedor

    Slang Meanings

    A type of food or dish that is especially appreciated.
    That cake is the dish everyone is talking about.
    Esa torta es el platillo que everyone está hablando.
    To refer informally to a dish that has become popular on social media.
    That hamburger has become a trendy dish on Instagram.
    Esa hamburguesa se ha vuelto un platillo de moda en Instagram.