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    Platos (en. Dishes)

    /ˈpla.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A container, usually flat, used to serve food.
    We placed the pasta on the dishes.
    Colocamos la pasta en los platos.
    Set of prepared foods and served.
    The menu has several typical dishes from the region.
    En el menú hay varios platos típicos de la región.
    A portion of food that is served on a table.
    The chef recommended a special dish to us.
    El chef nos recomendó un plato especial.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'platus', which means 'flat' or 'flat like a disk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dish of the day
    A dish that is offered as a special in a restaurant.
    plato del día
    to put your foot in a dish
    To make a mistake or a blunder.
    meter la pata en un plato

    Related Words

    deep dish
    Deep container used for soups or stews.
    plato hondo
    cold dish
    Cold food served, such as salads or cold cuts.
    plato frío
    main dish
    The main part of a meal.
    plato fuerte

    Slang Meanings

    Typical dish
    Pachamanca is a typical dish in the Andean region.
    El pachamanca es un plato típico en la zona andina.
    Special dish
    The restaurant has a special dish for the weekend.
    En el restaurante tienen un plato especial para el fin de semana.