Spanish · Food & Drink
"Plate" in Spanish: plato
el plato
A plate is el plato (PLAH-toh), a masculine noun. Plato also means a dish or course: un plato del día, el plato fuerte.
At the table
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How to pronounce plato
Say it
PLAH-toh
/ˈpla.to/
PLAH-toh, stress on PLAH. The a is open. A clear t in plato is fine for beginners.
"Plate" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el plato | plate; dish Tableware and menu "dish". | Tableware and menu "dish". |
| el plato fuerte | main course The main dish on a meal. | The main dish on a meal. |
| el plato del día | dish of the day Daily special. | Daily special. |
| un plato hondo | a bowl-like deep plate For soups and stews. | For soups and stews. |
How to use plato in real life
- 1At the table
Pásame el plato limpio, por favor.
Pass me the clean plate, please.
Plato as physical tableware.
- 2Ordering
Para mí, el plato del día.
For me, the dish of the day.
Plato del día is the daily special.
- 3Reading a menu
El plato fuerte viene con arroz.
The main course comes with rice.
Plato fuerte means the main dish.
Mistakes English speakers make with plato
Incorrect: La plato está caliente.
Correct: El plato está caliente.
Plato is masculine: el plato.
Incorrect: Quiero un plate de sopa.
Correct: Quiero un plato de sopa.
Use plato, not English plate.
Good to know
Plato is both the dish you eat from and the dish you order. Plato fuerte is the main course. On comida corrida boards, each plato is a set piece of the midday meal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a main dish
ChatPal
¿Cuál plato te llama más?
Which dish appeals to you more?
You
El plato fuerte de pollo.
The chicken main course.
ChatPal
Buen plato. Viene con ensalada.
Good dish. It comes with salad.
You
Eso pido entonces.
I'll order that then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Plate" in Spanish
Is plato masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el plato, un plato grande.
Does plato mean plate or dish?
Both. Context tells you if plato is tableware or a menu dish.
What is plato fuerte?
The main course.
How do you pronounce plato?
PLAH-toh with stress on PLAH.
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